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assuming

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈsuːmɪŋ/ · UK /əˈsjuːmɪŋ/

assuming means: Used to say that something depends on another thing being true.

preposition

IF TRUEB2

Used to say that something depends on another thing being true.

  • Assuming you’re ready, we can leave.
  • It should work, assuming the measurements are correct.
  • We’ll finish tomorrow, assuming nothing goes wrong.

How to use it: assuming (that) + clause (Assuming that the weather stays dry, we’ll eat outside.)

Similar words: provided that, if

Common phrases: assuming that something, assuming you’re right, assuming all goes well

adjective

TOO CONFIDENTC2

Too confident about your own importance or about what you are allowed to do.

  • He spoke in an assuming tone.
  • Her assuming manner annoyed the other guests.
  • Despite his success, he was never assuming.

Similar words: presumptuous, arrogant

Opposites: unassuming, modest

Common phrases: assuming manner, assuming air, assuming tone

Questions about assuming

What does assuming mean?

Used to say that something depends on another thing being true.

What is assuming in other languages?

Türkçe: varsayarsak · Español: suponiendo que · Français: en supposant que · Deutsch: angenommen · Italiano: supponendo che · 日本語: と仮定して

How do you pronounce assuming?

In American English /əˈsuːmɪŋ/; in British English /əˈsjuːmɪŋ/.

How do you use assuming in a sentence?

Assuming you’re ready, we can leave. It should work, assuming the measurements are correct.

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