alleged
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əˈledʒd/
alleged means: Said to have done something, especially something wrong, but without proof yet.
adjective
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Said to have done something, especially something wrong, but without proof yet.
- The alleged thief denied taking the bike.
- Police questioned two alleged attackers.
- The alleged fraudster will appear in court tomorrow.
Questions about alleged
What does alleged mean?
Said to have done something, especially something wrong, but without proof yet.
What is alleged in other languages?
Türkçe: iddia edilen · Español: presunto · Français: présumé · Deutsch: mutmaßlich · Italiano: presunto · 日本語: 疑われている
How do you pronounce alleged?
It is pronounced /əˈledʒd/.
How do you use alleged in a sentence?
The alleged thief denied taking the bike. Police questioned two alleged attackers.
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