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suppose vs premise

premise vs suppose

suppose is not a noun while premise is a noun.

suppose and premise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
suppose No No Yes No
premise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, premise is a hyponym of suppose; that is, premise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than suppose:
  • suppose: take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
  • premise: take something as preexisting and given
Other hyponyms of suppose include posit, postulate, premiss.
suppose (noun) premise (noun)
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
suppose (verb) premise (verb)
expect, believe, or suppose take something as preexisting and given
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
require as a necessary antecedent or precondition furnish with a preface or introduction
take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
express a supposition
Difference between suppose and premise

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