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doubt

US /daʊt/

noun, verb Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

the state of being unsure of something

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

There is no doubt that the new policy will reduce our expenses.

Word Family

NounNoun
doubt gốc doubter
VerbVerb
doubt gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • uncertaintybeing unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
  • mistrustdoubt about someone's honesty

Collocations

  • Easy have no doubt about it
    to possess, experience, or hold regarding no doubt about it
  • Medium cast doubt on the report's findings
    to cast doubt on the report's findings, meaning to put or send forth
  • Hard give someone the benefit of the doubt
    to provide or present something regarding someone the benefit of the doubt
  • Very Hard beyond reasonable doubt in criminal court
    describing beyond reasonable doubt in criminal court (farther along in space or time or degree)

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