Assumption

Meaning

a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition

A belief or statement taken for granted without proof.

Example Sentences

His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.

His assumption about the results turned out to be wrong.

Example Expressions

work on the assumption

Synonyms

supposition, presumption, belief, conjecture, expectation

Entry 1

supposition, presumption, belief, conjecture

Entry 2

belief, presumption, supposition, expectation

Antonyms

fact, certainty, proof, evidence, reality

Entry 1

fact, certainty, proof, evidence

Entry 2

fact, certainty, reality

Collocations

false assumption, basic assumption, make an assumption, assumption of power

Entry 1

false assumption, basic assumption, make an assumption

Entry 2

make an assumption, false assumption, assumption of power