doubtless
/'dautlis/
Definition
- Adverb:
- Without doubt; certainly: Used to express that something is very likely true or certain to happen. It indicates a high degree of confidence or conviction.
- Probably; very likely: Used to express a strong belief or assumption about something, though slightly less absolute than "certainly."
Examples of Usage
- Adverb:
- She will doubtless be promoted after her excellent performance. (It is certain she will be promoted.)
- This is doubtless the best restaurant in the city. (This is certainly the best restaurant.)
- He was doubtless tired after the long journey. (He was very likely tired.)
Advanced Usage
- "Doubtless" at the beginning of a sentence: Often used to introduce a statement the speaker believes is true.
- Doubtless, you have already heard the news. (You have certainly already heard the news.)
- Used parenthetically: Can be inserted into a sentence to modify the statement.
- The plan, doubtless conceived with good intentions, failed in practice. (The plan, certainly conceived with good intentions, failed.)
Variants and Related Words
- Doubtlessly (Adverb): A less common variant with the same meaning as "doubtless."
- She will doubtlessly succeed.
- Undoubtedly (Adverb): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably.
- Indubitably (Adverb): A more formal synonym meaning "in a manner that leaves no doubt."
Synonyms
- Certainly: Without a doubt; definitely.
- Undoubtedly: Without doubt; unquestionably.
- Assuredly: With confidence or certainty.
- Unquestionably: In a way that cannot be questioned or doubted.
Related Phrases
- Beyond (a shadow of) a doubt: A phrase meaning with absolute certainty, often used in legal contexts.
- His guilt was proved beyond a doubt.
- No doubt: A common phrase similar in meaning to "doubtless," though sometimes implying a slightly weaker certainty.
- No doubt, he meant well.
Notes on Usage
- Formality: "Doubtless" is considered slightly more formal than "no doubt" or "probably."
- Position in Sentence: It is versatile and can be placed at the beginning, middle, or end of a clause.
- Beginning: Doubtless, the meeting will be postponed.
- Middle: The meeting will doubtless be postponed.
- End (less common): The meeting will be postponed, doubtless.
Adverb
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without doubt; certainly
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it's undoubtedly very beautiful
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