no doubt

adverb

admittedly (Freq. 25)

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to be sure, he is no Einstein

• Syn: ↑to be sure, ↑without doubt

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used to indicate the speaker's firm belief that something is true even if evidence is not given or available

those who left were attracted, no doubt, by higher pay

■ used to introduce a concession that is subsequently dismissed as unimportant or irrelevant

they no doubt did what they could to help her, but their best proved insufficient

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no doubt

: without doubt or with very little doubt

— used when you are making a statement that you think is certainly or almost certainly true

She was no doubt [=certainly, doubtless, unquestionably] the smartest person in her class.

No doubt many readers will find the book too long.

By now, you have no doubt heard the news.

“He'll probably blame someone else.” “No doubt.” [=I agree that he'll blame someone else]

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Main Entry: ↑doubt

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ˌno ˈdoubt idiom

1. used when you are saying that sth is probable

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No doubt she'll call us when she gets there.

2. used when you are saying that sth is certainly true

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He's made some great movies. There's

no doubt about it

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Main entry: ↑doubt_idiom