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it should be vs it supposed to be

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It should be' is used to express what is expected or recommended, while 'It's supposed to be' is used to indicate what is intended or planned. Therefore, the choice between the two depends on the specific meaning the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1005 views

it should be

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express what is expected or recommended.

This phrase is used to indicate what is considered the right or appropriate thing to happen in a given situation.

Examples:

It should be sunny tomorrow.
It should be easy to find the place.
It should be done by now.
It should be clear to everyone.
It should be noted in the report.

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Whoever did it should be prosecuted.
Police scanner said it should be right about... here.
But I guess it should be more than this.
For all of us, it should be everything.
Your courage, it should be celebrated.
This makes the word plural when it should be singular.
As it constitutes a relevant justification for the proposal, it should be repeated in the recitals.
Okay, Hailey, now it should be ready.
It's... more true that it should be.
Connection's stabilised, it should be OK.
England is full of magic and it should be used.
A Latin flavor, but it should be impossible to know exactly where she comes from.
Then it should be a classic.
All right, it should be down here.
As head of the Gun Group, it should be my responsibility.
And I finally know what it should be.
Well, it's how it should be.
And he doesn't think it should be.
Either way, it should be fun.
I've decided, it should be maya.

Alternatives:

It ought to be
It is expected to be
It is supposed to be
It is meant to be
It is anticipated to be

it supposed to be

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate what is intended or planned.

This phrase is used to express what is meant to happen or what was planned to happen in a given situation.

Examples:

It's supposed to be a surprise.
It's supposed to be finished by now.
It's supposed to be the best in the market.
It's supposed to be a secret.
It's supposed to be a quick process.

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Isn't it supposed to be mutual support, Colin?
And, like, is it supposed to be a metaphor for consumerism?
Was it supposed to be my fate to love you and die unsure of your love?
Or was it supposed to be a compliment?
I mean, was it supposed to be some sort of distraction?
Is it supposed to be a ballroom?
Isn't it supposed to be wrapped in a little net thing?
Isn't it supposed to be "I'll have a cappuccino"?
What practical purpose is the proposed agreement meant to achieve, and how is it supposed to be implemented? -
To whom is it supposed to be useful, and who is to assess this and on what grounds?
Is it supposed to be making that noise?
Look, we've be treating the MCP like it's digital... because it supposed to be.
Isn't it supposed to be Mississippi, sir?
Isn't it supposed to be on the bed?
What's it supposed to be like?
Is it supposed to be chunky?
Is it supposed to be that swollen?
Was it supposed to be an apology?
Is it supposed to be that red? - Is it?
I'm sorry, is it supposed to be?

Alternatives:

It should be
It is expected to be
It is meant to be
It is anticipated to be
It is planned to be

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