IT WAS SUPPOSED TO

Definition: Used to indicate that something was expected or intended to happen, but for some reason, it did not.

Synonyms: Meant To, Should Have, Expected To, Supposedly, Intended To

Usage Examples in Sentences

The sun was supposed to rise early, but it was a cloudy morning.

The cat was supposed to sleep in its bed, but it chose the couch instead.

The plant was supposed to bloom in spring, but it did so in winter.

The software update was supposed to fix bugs, but it caused more issues.

The vacation was supposed to be relaxing, but it turned into a series of adventures.

The carefully orchestrated diplomatic negotiations, it was supposed to foster lasting peace in the region.

The avant-garde artwork, with its abstract forms, it was supposed to challenge conventional perceptions of beauty.

The groundbreaking scientific experiment, it was supposed to unveil the mysteries of quantum physics.

It was supposed to be a sunny day, but it started raining unexpectedly.

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The package was supposed to arrive yesterday, but it got delayed in transit.

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The meeting was supposed to start at 9 a.m., but it got rescheduled to noon.

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The movie was supposed to be released next month, but it got pushed back to later in the year.

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The recipe was supposed to be easy to follow, but I found it quite challenging.

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The event was supposed to be outdoors, but it got moved indoors due to bad weather.

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Yesterday's weather forecast said it was supposed to rain.

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The outdoor event had to be canceled because it was supposed to rain.

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After the meeting, they realized it was supposed to start an hour earlier.

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It was supposed to be a surprise party, but he found out beforehand.