Translation
doubt
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Word origin
A deverbal noun from douter ('to doubt'), from Latin dubitare ('to hesitate, to doubt'), related to dubius ('uncertain').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- dubitare
- English cognates
- doubt, dubious, indubitable
Grammar
Examples
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There is no doubt, he is the one responsible.
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Doubt set in after that conversation.
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Without any doubt, it is the best solution.
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He'll no doubt come with his new girlfriend.
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I have a doubt about the date of the meeting.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 2: doute, présenter, faux and 7 more words.