Meaning & use
allegedly
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Used to describe something claimed or reported as true without confirmation or proof.
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The suspect allegedly fled the scene before police arrived.
The company allegedly ignored safety warnings for years.
A note on using this word
Journalists and legal writers use 'allegedly' carefully to report accusations without asserting guilt, protecting against claims of defamation.
Words with a similar meaning
reportedlysupposedly
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Words with an opposite meaning
confirmedly
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