Word Wars!
The words in today's Word Wars are assume and presume.
So what's the difference?
They are both verbs and refer to something we consider to be true.
One is without any proof, and the other is based upon proof.
Assume = when you think something is the case without any proof.
Presume= when you think something is the case based on evidence available.
Examples:
a. The defendant is assumed innocent until proven guilty.
b. (based on the photo above) He presumes the shadow he sees is of an attractive woman.
c. Never assume anything!
d. (teenager looking at a badly graded test) "I presume I won't be allowed to go to the party this weekend now!" (sad-faced teenager)
:) :)
The words in today's Word Wars are assume and presume.
So what's the difference?
They are both verbs and refer to something we consider to be true.
One is without any proof, and the other is based upon proof.
Assume = when you think something is the case without any proof.
Presume= when you think something is the case based on evidence available.
Examples:
a. The defendant is assumed innocent until proven guilty.
b. (based on the photo above) He presumes the shadow he sees is of an attractive woman.
c. Never assume anything!
d. (teenager looking at a badly graded test) "I presume I won't be allowed to go to the party this weekend now!" (sad-faced teenager)
:) :)
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