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i supposed vs i suppose

Both "I supposed" and "I suppose" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I supposed" is past tense and is used when referring to something you believed in the past, while "I suppose" is present tense and is used when expressing a current opinion or belief.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 2060 views

i supposed

This phrase is correct when used in the past tense to refer to something believed in the past.

Use "I supposed" when you want to talk about something you believed in the past. It is the past tense form of the verb "suppose."

Examples:

I supposed he would arrive by noon, but he was late.
She supposed the meeting had been canceled, but it was actually rescheduled.
They supposed the store would be closed, but it was open.
He supposed she was telling the truth, but later found out she lied.
We supposed it would rain, but the weather was clear.

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What was I supposed to do, just...
Was I supposed to let you kill the kid?
Was I supposed to close the basement door?
I supposed to have meeting with boss today at Zorba's, 4:00.
What was I supposed to do with it?
Besides, what was I supposed to think?
What was I supposed to do now?
Was I supposed to ask to borrow it first?
What were I supposed to learn by then?
Was I supposed to let that happen again?
What was I supposed to choose?
What was I supposed to accomplish in this final act?
I get it, but what was I supposed to...
what was I supposed to think?
What was I supposed to do after everything Quinn told me?
So what was I supposed to think?
Was I supposed to close the basement door?
So, what was I supposed to see exactly?
What else was I supposed to do?
What was I supposed to do, Niklaus?

Alternatives:

I thought
I believed
I assumed
I reckoned
I opined

i suppose

This phrase is correct when used in the present tense to express a current opinion or belief.

Use "I suppose" when you want to express a current opinion or belief. It is the present tense form of the verb "suppose."

Examples:

I suppose we could go to the movies tonight.
She's not answering her phone, so I suppose she's busy.
I suppose you're right about that.
Do you suppose they will come to the party?
I suppose it's possible, but I'm not sure.

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But i suppose, not everyone truly lives
I suppose introductions are unnecessary at this point.
I suppose you're programmed for etiquette and protocol.
I suppose sometimes the sun shines in Switzerland.
I suppose that makes us neighbors.
I suppose things just kind of.
Yes, I suppose all schoolteachers are prigs.
I suppose it might work... until somebody sneezes.
I suppose my mother might have mentioned that.
I suppose you never wasted a chance.
I suppose this is all happening.
I suppose queens must also have their indulgences.
I suppose innocence is all relative.
I suppose he owed someone a favour.
I suppose every hero needs a sidekick...
I suppose you think I need more practice.
I suppose I shall have to make a decision.
I suppose the empty street meant loneliness.
I suppose any grandchildren I could expect from you would be...
I suppose Anne is just one of those people who loves wildlife.

Alternatives:

I think
I believe
I guess
I reckon
I assume

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