presumed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /prɪˈzjuːmd/
KK: /prɪˈzumd/
adjective
Definition
Appearing to be likely or assumed to be true without proof.
Example
The presumed winner of the race was celebrated by the crowd.
Conversation
I heard the meeting is presumed to start at 3 PM today.
Really? I thought it was scheduled for 4 PM.
Yeah, I guess they changed it, so we should be prepared.
Good call! Let’s make sure we’re there early, just in case.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
assumed
supposed
likely
Antonyms
unlikely
doubtful
improbable
verb
Definition
To think that something is true without being completely sure about it.
Example
She presumed he would arrive on time, but he was late.
Tense Forms
Past: presumed
Past Participle: presumed
Conversation
I thought you were going to join us for dinner last night.
I presumed it was just a small gathering.
No, we actually had a lot of fun!
Root Explanation
Presumed → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "sumere" (meaning to take). The word "presumed" means to take something as true or to assume it beforehand without proof.
Memory Tip
Think of taking something 'before' it is proven — 'pre-' means before, and 'sumere' means to take.
Visually Confused Words
unpresumed
resume
unresumed
preassume
rheumed
resumer
prismed