assuming Synonyms & Antonyms
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Assuming as a Verb
present participle and gerund of assume
To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.
To take on a position, duty or form
Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found.
To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate
He assumed an air of indifference
To receive, adopt (a person)
To adopt (an idea or cause)
Assuming as a Noun
An assumption.
Assuming as an Adjective
haughty; arrogant
Assuming in a Sentence
We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.
Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found.
He assumed an air of indifference
Word Forms & Grammar
assuming
assuming (plural assumings)
assuming (comparative more assuming, superlative most assuming)
Words That Rhyme With Assuming
Assuming: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈsjuːmɪŋ/ |
| Meaning | present participle and gerund of assume |
| Plural | assumings |
| Comparative / superlative | more assuming, most assuming |
Quick Answers About Assuming
Is assuming a verb or a noun?
Assuming is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.
What is the plural of assuming?
The plural of assuming is assumings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of assuming?
The comparative form is more assuming and the superlative form is most assuming.