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- [uh-shoo r-uh ns, -shur-]
- /əˈʃʊər əns, -ˈʃɜr-/
- /əˈʃɔː.rəns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-shoo r-uh ns, -shur-]
- /əˈʃʊər əns, -ˈʃɜr-/
Definitions of assurance word
- variable noun assurance If you give someone an assurance that something is true or will happen, you say that it is definitely true or will definitely happen, in order to make them feel less worried. 3
- uncountable noun assurance If you do something with assurance, you do it with a feeling of confidence and certainty. 3
- uncountable noun assurance Assurance is insurance that provides cover in the event of death. 3
- noun assurance a statement, assertion, etc, intended to inspire confidence or give encouragement 3
- noun assurance a promise or pledge of support 3
- noun assurance freedom from doubt; certainty 3
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Origin of assurance
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English ass(e)ura(u)nce < Middle French ass(e)urance. See assure, -ance
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Parts of speech for Assurance
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assurance popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for assurance
noun assurance
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- pledge — a solemn promise or agreement to do or refrain from doing something: a pledge of aid; a pledge not to wage war.
- support — to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
- assertion — a positive statement, usually made without an attempt at furnishing evidence
- affirmation — the act of affirming or the state of being affirmed
Antonyms for assurance
noun assurance
- denial — A denial of something is a statement that it is not true, does not exist, or did not happen.
- distrust — to regard with doubt or suspicion; have no trust in.
- doubt — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- fear — a river in SE North Carolina. 202 miles (325 km) long.
- misgiving — Often, misgivings. a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension.
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