What’s the Difference Between Presume and Assume?

The two terms suggest different levels of confidence, so they aren't interchangeable. Here's how to use these words correctly.

Languages What's the Difference Between Presume and Assume? Among their other definitions, presume and assume both mean "to suppose." However, the two terms suggest different levels of confidence, so they aren't interchangeable. Here's how to use these words correctly. READ NOW READ THESE Is It Always Wrong to End a Sentence With a Preposition? 5 Books You Should've Read Before College The Colossal Squid: A Real-Life Sea Monster You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.