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Do not assume the answer without reading the question.
What does Assume mean?
Assume means guess something is true without full evidence.
Dictionary definition
To think something is true without full proof.
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uh · soom · strongest beat: soom
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WordAssume.
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MeaningAssume means guess something is true without full evidence.
ExampleExample: Do not assume the answer without reading the question.
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- Syllables
- uh · soom
- Strongest beat
- soom
- Ending
- soom
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on soom.
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Synonyms
Words like Assume
supposeUse when thinking something may be true.
presumeUse when accepting something as true before proof.
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assume
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assume
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