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Allegedly

Uh-LEH-juh-dlee

/ʌˈlɛdʒʌdliː/

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Syllable breakdown

allegedly

Dictionary meaning

According to what has been alleged.

Examples

  • I was on trial for allegedly stealing an antique vase.

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