Allegedly
Allegedly
To have doubts about something that others believe is true.
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When to Use it:
Use this word when someone says something that they think is true but has no proof or evidence to show that it is true.
How to use:
He allegedly stole the money from the safe.
- It is possible that he stole the money, but there is no proof.
Allegedly, she was seen leaving the scene of the crime.
- Supposedly someone saw her leaving the area, but we can’t find anyone who saw her.
The boyfriend allegedly misled his girlfriend about how much money he had.
- The boyfriend may have lied to his girlfriend about how much money he had, but we don’t know.