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allegedly

//əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li//

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A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

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

    • Philip Rivers is allegedly having the best season of any quarterback in the league.
    • The suspect was allegedly involved in the robbery, but his alibi placed him in another state at the time.
    • The game is allegedly exciting.

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English alleged

Middle English -ly

English -ly

English allegedly

From alleged + -ly.

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