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supposing Synonyms
Another word for supposing
Choosing another word for supposing depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• conjunction (Context 1)
On the assumption or condition that; if by any chance (often followed by 'that' and used to introduce a hypothetical situation or proposal).
Usage Example
"assuming the train is delayed, how will we make it to the conference on time?"
Strongest
assuming
presuming
Strong
if
provided
providing
granted
given
• verb (Context 2)
To assume that something is the case on the basis of probable or incomplete evidence; to think or believe without certainty.
Usage Example
"She was assuming that the library would remain open during the holiday weekend."
Strongest
assuming
presuming
Strong
expecting
believing
imagining
guessing
inferring
surmising
conjecturing
• verb (Context 3)
To require as a necessary precondition or logical antecedent (of a theory, hypothesis, or state of affairs).
Usage Example
"This economic model fails by presupposing a completely frictionless market."
Strongest
presupposing
Strong
requiring
entailing
necessitating
implying
postulating
positing
Opposites of supposing
The opposite of supposing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
knowing
proving
precluding
verifying
excluding
doubting
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Supposing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/supposing