Pronunciation

/səʊˈkɔːld/

Definitions

• Adjective: Referring to something that is commonly known by a particular name but may have a different or more accurate description. For example: “The so-called experts often disagree.”
• Adverb: In a so-called manner; typically used to emphasize that something is not genuinely considered or acknowledged. For example: “She’s living in a so-called mansion, but it’s really just a large house.”

Phrases

• “So-called fact” implies that something is not genuinely a fact.
• “The so-called best” suggests that a label is given without proper validation.
• “A so-called authority” refers to someone whose credibility is questionable.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The so-called miracle cure turned out to be a placebo.”
• Adverb: “He’s a so-called success, but his methods are questionable.”
• “Her so-called talent was exposed after a poor performance.”

Synonyms

• Often referred to as
• Widely known as
• Supposedly
• Allegedly -号称的 (In Chinese)

Antonyms

• Actually
• Truly
• Legitimately
• Established
• Recognized