Probable and Supposed

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Probable adjective - Worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable.

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Supposed and probable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Supposed" instead an adjective "Probable".

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

Usage example: this new computer program is a supposed improvement over the old one

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Probable and supposed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Probable" instead an adjective "Supposed".

One of the many probable origins for Irys in the Gamera films is that it is supposed to be the ultimate evolution of the Gyaos and the perfect lifeform.

Source: Ultimate Life Form
Jesus was supposed to be God in mortal form, and as such, having a sense of humor is possible, if not probable.

Source: Jesus Was Way Cool
Word of God says that Vanessa was supposed to be introduced after Branwen left, but this storyline was (very) delayed in order to avoid the probable hate.

Source: Die For Our Ship / Web Comics

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