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20 January 2026

Suppose

We use this expression to introduce a question about a possibility, real or unlikely. It is like asking 'what if?' or 'imagine'

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Suppose you had a million dollars - what would you do?

I think I'd buy a house in the Bahamas.

Example 2

You took Jack's last sandwich? Suppose he finds out?

He won't. I'm not going to tell him.

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