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How to Use "Assumption" with Example Sentences
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assumption
(v):
a feeling that something is true without getting proof or checking it
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Used with adjectives:
"
He made
basic
assumptions
during the board meeting.
"
(basic, fundamental, key)
"
Science has disproven many
common
assumptions
.
"
(common, general, widespread, cultural)
"
We need to correct those
false
assumptions
.
"
(false, mistaken, wrong)
"
That is a
safe
assumption
.
"
(safe, reasonable, natural, smart)
Used with verbs:
"
My teacher told me not to
make
assumptions
.
"
(make)
"
Our research
was based on
that
assumption
.
"
(be + based on, began with, started from)
"
She
is challenging
certain
assumptions
.
"
(be + challenging, be + questioning, be +testing)
"
The evidence
supports
our
assumption
.
"
(supports, backs, validates)
Used with prepositions:
"
Men make basic
assumptions
about
women.
"
(about)
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