assuming
/əˈsumɪŋ/
conjunction
- Used to introduce a condition or supposition; if it is assumed that.
- Assuming the budget is approved, construction will begin next month.
- Assuming you finish your homework, you can go out with your friends.
- Assuming the train is on time, we will arrive by noon.
adjective
- Tending to take too much for granted; presumptuous or arrogant.
- An assuming person often makes decisions without consulting others.
- She was criticized for being too assuming about her promotion.
- His assuming attitude annoyed the rest of the team.
Synonyms
verb
- Present participle of assume: to suppose something without proof; to take for granted.
- Assuming the weather will be nice, we planned a picnic for Saturday.
- She is always assuming the worst without waiting for the facts.
- He kept assuming that everyone agreed with him, but they didn't.
- Present participle of assume: to take on or begin to have (a role, responsibility, or form).
- The caterpillar is assuming the shape of a butterfly inside its cocoon.
- She is assuming the role of project manager for the new initiative.
- The new CEO is assuming control of the company next month.