Pronunciation: /əˈlɛdʒd/

Definitions of alleged

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being, in this case, 'alleged' can also function as a verb meaning to assert without proof

Example Sentences

A1 The man alleged that he saw a UFO last night.

A2 The witness alleged that the suspect was at the scene of the crime.

B1 The company is alleged to have committed fraud in their financial statements.

B2 The politician was alleged to have accepted bribes from a foreign government.

C1 The celebrity was alleged to have been involved in a high-profile scandal.

C2 The company's CEO was alleged to have embezzled millions of dollars from investors.

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'alleged' describes something that is claimed to have taken place but not yet proven

Example Sentences

A1 The alleged thief was caught by the police.

A2 The alleged murderer is still at large.

B1 The alleged fraudster is being investigated by the authorities.

B2 The alleged embezzlement scheme involved millions of dollars.

C1 The alleged corruption scandal rocked the government.

C2 The alleged espionage plot was uncovered by intelligence agencies.

Examples of alleged in a Sentence

formal The alleged perpetrator is being held in custody pending further investigation.

informal I heard about the alleged cheating scandal at school.

slang Did you see the alleged thief running away from the scene?

figurative The alleged betrayal cut deeper than any physical wound.

Grammatical Forms of alleged

past tense

alleged

plural

allegeds

comparative

more alleged

superlative

most alleged

present tense

alleges

future tense

will allege

perfect tense

have alleged

continuous tense

is alleging

singular

alleged

positive degree

alleged

infinitive

to allege

gerund

alleging

participle

alleging

Origin and Evolution of alleged

First Known Use: 1470 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'alleged' originated from the Latin word 'allegare', which means to send, mention, or bring forward.
Evolution of the word: Initially, 'alleged' was used to indicate something that was asserted or stated without proof. Over time, it has come to be associated with claims that are unproven or disputed.