assuming
[ uh-soo-ming ]
/ əˈsu mɪŋ /
adjective
taking too much for granted; presumptuous.
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Assume vs. PresumeThe words assume and presume both mean that you take something for granted as being true, but the difference is based on how certain you are. Assume is typically used in situations where someone takes something as the truth with a very low level of certainty or with no proof at all. Presume usually involves a higher level of certainty and is used in situations …
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Nearby words
assuerus, assumable, assume, assumed, assumed bond, assuming, assumpsit, assumption, assumptionist, assumptive, assur
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as·sum·ing·ly, adverbself-as·sum·ing, adjectiveDefinition 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
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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.Synonym study
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.
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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
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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