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How to pronounce doubts

noun · verbB1Common word
DOWTS

/daʊts/

One syllable.

Form of doubt

Doubts can be either a plural noun or a third-person singular verb.

Feelings that you are not sure whether something is true, right, or likely.

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Meanings & examples

plural noun

Feelings that you are not sure whether something is true, right, or likely.

I have doubts about the validity of his claims.

The evidence raised serious doubts about the suspect's alibi.

third-person singular verb

Feels that something may not be true or may not happen, or does not fully believe someone.

She doubts the new plan will work.

The scientist doubts the experiment's accuracy.

Useful expressions

without a doubt

certainly; with no uncertainty

She is without a doubt the best person for the job.

no doubt

certainly, or probably, depending on the context

No doubt he will call later.

in doubt

uncertain or not decided

The future of the project is in doubt.

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