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Presumedly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: The adverb form of "presume," meaning to suppose or assume to be true.

Senses and Usages:

1. Presumably: Used to suggest something is likely or probable.

Sample Sentence: Presumably, he is already on his way back from work.

2. Supposedly: Indicates that something is believed to be true, although there may be doubts.

Sample Sentence: Jane, supposedly, has an exam tomorrow.

3. Assumedly: Used to acknowledge that a statement is based on an assumption.

Sample Sentence: Assumedly, we will proceed with the plan as discussed.