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allegedly

adverb

  1. said to be done, not proved
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Pronunciation: /əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English alleged Middle English -ly English -ly English allegedly From alleged + -ly.

  1. According to allegation(s); supposedly, reportedly.

    Near-synonyms: reportedly, reputedly, putatively, purportedly, putatively, rumoredly, supposedly, ostensibly, possibly, probably, likely, plausibly

    The suspect was allegedly involved in the robbery, but his alibi placed him in another state at the time.

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