Are “should” and “be supposed to” interchangeable?

What is
the meaning of “supposed to” and “should have”?

Can you tell if’should’ and ‘be supposed to’ are interchangeable from the definitions of the dictionaries? Can someone prove that all the words get their own definitions with evidence?

Do you have any thoughts or concerns about this issue?

Asked on July 19, 2021 in Meaning.
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“should” or “ought to” stem from the Indo-European optative mood, indicating a wish or hope – “we should make it home by morning”, whereas “supposed to” is in the indicative mood, stating fact – “I am supposed to be at work in the morning”.

Answered on July 31, 2021.
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Should in the modern sense means “ought” or that you would do something, but are unable to. I should clean my room but I can’t care less. What should I do? ” The archaic sense, as in owing an obligation, has mostly been replaced with the singular simple are. shall.

When paired with an infinitive, the phrase “supposed to,” suggests an obligation or an intended purpose. What does a clean room look like? So

in modern usage, “supposed to” suggests owing an obligation as opposed to “should”, which, in itself has become a suggestion.

Answered on August 17, 2021.
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Should in the modern sense means “ought” or that you would do something, but are unable to. I should clean my room but I can’t care less. What should I do? ” The archaic sense, as in owing an obligation, has mostly been replaced with the singular simple are. shall.

When paired with an infinitive, the phrase “supposed to,” suggests an obligation or an intended purpose. What does a clean room look like? So

in modern usage, “supposed to” suggests owing an obligation as opposed to “should”, which, in itself has become a suggestion.

Answered on August 20, 2021.
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“should” or “ought to” stem from the Indo-European optative mood, indicating a wish or hope – “we should make it home by morning”, whereas “supposed to” is in the indicative mood, stating fact – “I am supposed to be at work in the morning”.

Answered on August 26, 2021.
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“should” or “ought to” stem from the Indo-European optative mood, indicating a wish or hope – “we should make it home by morning”, whereas “supposed to” is in the indicative mood, stating fact – “I am supposed to be at work in the morning”.

Answered on August 29, 2021.
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Should in the modern sense means “ought” or that you would do something, but are unable to. I should clean my room but I can’t care less. What should I do? ” The archaic sense, as in owing an obligation, has mostly been replaced with the singular simple are. shall.

When paired with an infinitive, the phrase “supposed to,” suggests an obligation or an intended purpose. What does a clean room look like? So

in modern usage, “supposed to” suggests owing an obligation as opposed to “should”, which, in itself has become a suggestion.

Answered on August 31, 2021.
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Should in the modern sense means “ought” or that you would do something, but are unable to. I should clean my room but I can’t care less. What should I do? ” The archaic sense, as in owing an obligation, has mostly been replaced with the singular simple are. shall.

When paired with an infinitive, the phrase “supposed to,” suggests an obligation or an intended purpose. What does a clean room look like? So

in modern usage, “supposed to” suggests owing an obligation as opposed to “should”, which, in itself has become a suggestion.

Answered on September 1, 2021.
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“should” or “ought to” stem from the Indo-European optative mood, indicating a wish or hope – “we should make it home by morning”, whereas “supposed to” is in the indicative mood, stating fact – “I am supposed to be at work in the morning”.

Answered on September 3, 2021.
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Should in the modern sense means “ought” or that you would do something, but are unable to. I should clean my room but I can’t care less. What should I do? ” The archaic sense, as in owing an obligation, has mostly been replaced with the singular simple are. shall.

When paired with an infinitive, the phrase “supposed to,” suggests an obligation or an intended purpose. What does a clean room look like? So

in modern usage, “supposed to” suggests owing an obligation as opposed to “should”, which, in itself has become a suggestion.

Answered on September 5, 2021.
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Should in the modern sense means “ought” or that you would do something, but are unable to. I should clean my room but I can’t care less. What should I do? ” The archaic sense, as in owing an obligation, has mostly been replaced with the singular simple are. shall.

When paired with an infinitive, the phrase “supposed to,” suggests an obligation or an intended purpose. What does a clean room look like? So

in modern usage, “supposed to” suggests owing an obligation as opposed to “should”, which, in itself has become a suggestion.

Answered on September 6, 2021.
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