Known and Supposed

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Known adjective - Apprehended with certainty.

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Supposed is an antonym for known.

Nearby Words: know, knowing

Supposed adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.

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Known is an antonym for supposed.

Dumbo was supposed to be named Jumbo Junior, but ended up being known by a mocking nickname instead.

Source: Tribute to Fido
Continuing in this tradition, Mashiro's aunt was supposed to look out for her in Japan...but instead she foists the responsibility off on a teenage boy she's known for only a short time.

Source: Light Novel / The Pet Girl of Sakurasou
Also, Kukku Island is similarly known as Coco Island when the game is set to English - which may mean that it was supposed to be "Cuckoo".

Source: Video Game / Tails Adventure

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