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no doubt |
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no doubt a transitional or interpretative phrase strengthening the rest of a previous sentence. Sue: Mary is giving this party for herself? Rachel: Yes. She'll expect us to bring gifts, no doubt. Mary: All this talk about war has my cousin very worried. Sue: No doubt. At his age, I don't wonder. See also: doubt no doubt 1. certainly No doubt you have already heard about the terrible storm we just had, but did you know it blew down the steeple of the old church? Usage notes: sometimes used in the form without (a) doubt, with the same meaning: Without doubt, he is the funniest man I know. 2. probably The schools should no doubt spend twice as much on teachers as they do now. See also: doubt How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There can be no doubt of it--the snow in this instance was of the color of blood and melted into water of the same hue, if water it was, not blood. She has done no more than what every young woman would do; and I have no doubt of her being extremely happy. He says he has no doubt I have long repented of my "unfortunate marriage," and if I will only acknowledge this, and confess I was wrong in neglecting his advice, and that I have justly suffered for it, he will make a lady of me once again--if that be possible after my long degradation--and remember my girls in his will. |
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