Word of the Day: Doubt
Many students online email me with their “doubts” about English grammar or pronunciation. When you have a doubt, you are unsure about something, or you don’t believe that something is true:
- Jennifer has her doubts about her daughter’s decision to get married.
- The teacher has some doubts about the new textbook she’s using.
- This is, without a doubt, the best pie you have ever made.
- There’s no doubt about it–this company is going to have a large profit this year.
The word “doubt” is often used as a verb:
- Tom doubts his ability to fix his own car; that’s why he takes it to a mechanic.
- The tellers at the bank doubted the identity of a customer, so they asked him for some I.D.
- I’ll never doubt you again!
- I’m sorry I doubted you.
Note: The “b” in the word “doubt” is silent.
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with D page to see the list of all words starting with letter D. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
