undoubtedly
gb/ʌndˈaʊtɪdli/ us/ʌndˈaʊtɪdli/
B2
Anglais
~ 3800
Sens
0 sens
adverb
B2
property
1
Without any doubt; certainly
Used to say that something is surely true.
Schéma d’usage :
undoubtedly [clause]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'undoubtedly' with 'probably', but 'undoubtedly' means there is no doubt, while 'probably' means it is likely but not certain.
Synonymes
certainly (Slightly more formal and direct; carries the same meaning of strong certainty.)
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definitely (More informal and emphatic; often used in casual speech.)
Antonymes
doubtfully (Indicates uncertainty or hesitation, the opposite of full certainty.)
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possibly (Suggests something might be true but is not certain.)
Collocations
undoubtedly true
|undoubtedly correct
|will undoubtedly
Thèmes
communication
|opinions
|certainty
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She will undoubtedly win the award after such a performance.
- This is undoubtedly the best pizza I've ever had.
- The project will undoubtedly face some challenges along the way.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She will undoubtedly get the job.
- It is undoubtedly a good idea.
- He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
undoubtedly
API
GB/ʌndˈaʊtɪdli/
US/ʌndˈaʊtɪdli/
Syllabes et accentuation
un - doubtedly (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (doubtedly)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: undoubtedly
- Plural: undoubtedlies
Famille de mots
Expressions
no doubt about it
1/nˈoʊ dˈaʊt əbˈaʊt ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
Complete agreement or certainty
Used to say you are completely sure about something.
Exemples
- "He's the right person for the job, no doubt about it."
- There's no doubt about it—this is our best product yet.
- "No doubt about it, we will win."
- No doubt about it, they will be champions this year.
without a doubt
1/wɪðˈaʊt ə dˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
certainly; definitely
Used to say you are sure about something.
Exemples
- Without a doubt, she is the best player on the team.
- Without a doubt, she is the most talented singer here.
- He will win, without a doubt.
- He is without a doubt the right person for the job.
without a doubt
2/wɪðˈaʊt ə dˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
With full certainty
Used to say you are completely sure about something.
Exemples
- Without a doubt, this is the best meal I've ever had.
- He is without a doubt the most talented player here.