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Collocation

I suppose

Pronoun + verb B1 Pronoun + verb

Used to express a belief, opinion, or concession, often with some hesitation, uncertainty, or reluctance; to assume something is true.

I suppose: Used to express a belief, opinion, or concession, often with some hesitation, uncertainty, or reluctance; to assu…

Definition

'I suppose' is a common English collocation. Used to express a belief, opinion, or concession, often with some hesitation, uncertainty, or reluctance; to assume something is true.

I + suppose

“I suppose it's true, but I still have some doubts.”

Examples

  • I suppose you're right about the meeting time; I must have misremembered.
  • I suppose we should leave now if we want to avoid the rush hour traffic.
  • Well, I suppose that's one way to look at the situation, though I see it differently.
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  • I suppose I could try to fix it myself, but I'm not very confident.
  • I suppose he'll eventually come around to our way of thinking.
  • Given the circumstances, I suppose we don't really have much choice in the matter.
  • I suppose it's worth investing in a good quality coat for the winter.
  • I suppose she meant well, even if her actions caused some trouble.
  • I suppose we'll find out the truth eventually, one way or another.

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