have no doubt — to be completely certain or confident that something is true
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be completely certain or confident that something is true
Pronunciation (IPA): /hæv noʊ daʊt/
Example Sentences
- My mom has no doubt that I'll clean my room... someday.
- I have no doubt this cat believes it owns the entire house.
- Scientists have no doubt that climate change is affecting global weather patterns.
have no doubt
VERB[/hæv noʊ daʊt/]
to be completely certain or confident that something is true
I have no doubt she'll win the race today.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'doubt' derives from Latin 'dubitare,' meaning to hesitate or question. It passed through Old French 'doute' before entering Middle English. Notably, the silent 'b' was inserted by Renaissance scholars to reflect the Latin etymology, though it has never been pronounced in English.
Breakdown
have (possess) + no (not any) + doubt (uncertainty, hesitation from Latin dubitare). The phrase combines to express absolute certainty or conviction by negating the possibility of uncertainty.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom has no doubt that I'll clean my room... someday.”
“I have no doubt this cat believes it owns the entire house.”
“Scientists have no doubt that climate change is affecting global weather patterns.”
“After years of training, the coach had no doubt about her team's ability to win.”
“I have no doubt that pizza is the greatest invention in human history.”
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