without a doubt

ADVERB

[/wɪˈθaʊt ə ˈdaʊt/]

certainly; definitely; used to emphasize that something is completely true or certain

💡 Concept

She raised her hand and said 'without a doubt, this is the right answer.'

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/wɪˈθaʊt ə ˈdaʊt/

🇬🇧 UK/wɪˈðaʊt ə ˈdaʊt/

🌳Etymology

Origin

Without derives from Old English wiþūtan, a compound of wiþ (against) and ūtan (outside), literally meaning 'on the outside of' or 'lacking'. Doubt comes from Old French douter, from Latin dubitare, meaning 'to waver' or 'to be uncertain'. Together, the phrase emphasizes an absolute absence of uncertainty or hesitation.

Breakdown

without (wiþ- 'against' + -ūtan 'outside') + doubt (from Latin dubitare 'to waver'). The compound phrase negates doubt entirely, expressing certainty or assurance without qualification.

🎵Rhyme

shoutrouteabout

shout

route

about

🔗Collocations

without a doubt the best

know without a doubt

prove without a doubt

say without a doubt

without a doubt true

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“He is without a doubt the worst cook I've ever met - he burned water yesterday!”

“This is without a doubt the most difficult exam I've ever taken.”

😄 Fun example

“Without a doubt, my cat thinks it's the ruler of the house.”

“She will without a doubt succeed in her new business venture.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

certainlydefinitelyundoubtedlyabsolutelyunquestionably

Antonyms

possiblymaybeperhaps

for sureno questionbeyond doubtclearlyobviously

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without a doubt — certainly; definitely; used to emphasize that something is completely true or certain

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