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ASSUMING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

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There are 8 meanings of the word Assuming.

Assuming - as an adjective satellite

Excessively forward

Example: "An assumptive person"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assumptive17presumptuous18

Assuming - as a verb

To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof

Example: "We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry."

To take on a position, duty or form

Example: "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

Example: "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

Word Game Points

Is ASSUMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assuming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASSUMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ASSUMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, assuming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASSUMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is ASSUMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assuming is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASSUMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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