Allegedly Meaning
/əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
advAccording to someone's allegation.
advAccording to allegation(s); supposedly, reportedly.
Sentence Examples
He is allegedly the murderer.
A commercial airplane allegedly violated military airspace.
Crimes allegedly committed during the war
CEFR Practice Quiz
The bank teller ____ took money from the vault without permission.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The missing funds were ____ transferred to a private account.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English alleged Middle English -ly English -ly English allegedly From alleged + -ly.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Philip Rivers is allegedly having the best season of any quarterback in the league."
— 2008 November 13, Jason Whitlock, “The 10 best and 10 worst NFL coaches”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name):
"...her onscreen tears are allegedly real."
— 2009 February 20, “The Closer”, in New York Daily News, archived from the original on 22 Feb 2009:
"No doubt you’re tired of reading about his colourful escapades – about his glamorous home, his allegedly dodgy tenderpreneur deals, his gushing praise of malevolent dictators, or his soundly articulated international economic policy."
— 2010 November 10, Pratish Mistry, “Why Julius Malema is important to the ANC”, in NewsTime:
"An ATV-riding Texan was a massive problem to Tesla owners when he allegedly rammed his 4-wheeler into multiple cars during an unprovoked hit-and-run spree on Tuesday."
— 2025 March 27, Nicholas McEntyre, “Texas menace accused of ramming mini 4-wheeler into parked Teslas in chaotic spree”, in New York Post:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The bank teller ____ took money from the vault without permission.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The missing funds were ____ transferred to a private account.