assuming
[ uh-soo-ming ]
/ əˈsu mɪŋ /
adjective
taking too much for granted; presumptuous.
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OTHER WORDS FROM assuming
as·sum·ing·ly, adverbself-as·sum·ing, adjectiveWords nearby assuming
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Definition for assuming (2 of 2)
assume
[ uh-soom ]
/ əˈsum /
verb (used with object), as·sumed, as·sum·ing.
verb (used without object), as·sumed, as·sum·ing.
to take something for granted; presume.
Origin of assume
synonym study for assume
6. assume, Pretend, affect, feign imply an attempt to create a false appearance. To assume is to take on or put on a specific outward appearance, often (but not always) with intent to deceive: to assume an air of indifference. To pretend is to create an imaginary characteristic or to play a part: to pretend sorrow. To affect is to make a consciously artificial show of having qualities that one thinks would look well and impress others: to affect shyness. To feign implies using ingenuity in pretense, and some degree of imitation of appearance or characteristics: to feign surprise.
OTHER WORDS FROM assume
as·sum·er, nouno·ver·as·sume, verb (used with object), o·ver·as·sumed, o·ver·as·sum·ing.pre·as·sume, verb (used with object), pre·as·sumed, pre·as·sum·ing.re·as·sume, verb (used with object), re·as·sumed, re·as·sum·ing.Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for assuming (1 of 2)
assuming
/ (əˈsjuːmɪŋ) /
adjective
expecting too much; presumptuous; arrogant
conjunction
(often foll by that) if it is assumed or taken for granted (that)even assuming he understands the problem, he will never take any action
British Dictionary definitions for assuming (2 of 2)
assume
/ (əˈsjuːm) /
verb (tr)
(may take a clause as object) to take for granted; accept without proof; supposeto assume that someone is sane
to take upon oneself; undertake or take on or over (a position, responsibility, etc)to assume office
to pretend to; feignhe assumed indifference, although the news affected him deeply
to take or put on; adoptthe problem assumed gigantic proportions
to appropriate or usurp (power, control, etc); arrogatethe revolutionaries assumed control of the city
Christianity (of God) to take up (the soul of a believer) into heaven
Derived forms of assume
assumable, adjectiveassumer, nounWord Origin for assume
C15: from Latin assūmere to take up, from sūmere to take up, from sub- + emere to take
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