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no doubt

Definitely; certainly. You've heard that I resigned, no doubt. I just wanted to let you know the circumstances of it, before the rumor mill started. He no doubt wanted to impress you, hence all the showmanship.

See also: doubt, no

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

no doubt

1. Probably, most likely, as in No doubt you've heard the news about Mother. [Early 1300s]

2. Also, without doubt or a doubt . Certainly, without question, as in He's guilty, no doubt, but he doesn't deserve such a long sentence, or That basketball player is without doubt the tallest man I've ever seen. [Early 1300s] Also see beyond a doubt.

See also: doubt, no

ˌno ˈdoubt

probably, almost certainly: No doubt you know why I have asked you to come and see me. ♢ You will no doubt have already heard that the chairman has resigned.

See also: doubt, no

no doubt

1. Certainly.

2. Probably.

See also: doubt, no

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Often they interpreted Luther's ideas in a very limited or narrow-minded way, though they no doubt meant well and wanted to preserve their great Reformer at his very best.

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While many of the particulars of liberation theology may be faulted (and have been the subject of much critical response), there is no doubt that the direction of how to do theology first indicated by Gutierrez has had enormous repercussions in Christianity.

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Mind you, he's not the first man to be conned by an attractive lady, and no doubt he won't be the last.