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doubtlessly

doubt·less
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dout-lis]
    • /ˈdaʊt lɪs/
    • /ˈdaʊtlɪslɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dout-lis]
    • /ˈdaʊt lɪs/

Definitions of doubtlessly word

  • adverb doubtlessly without doubt; certainly; surely; unquestionably. 1
  • adverb doubtlessly probably or presumably. 1
  • adjective doubtlessly free from doubt or uncertainty; certain, sure. 1
  • noun doubtlessly Without question; indubitably. 1
  • adverb doubtlessly without question, certainly 0

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Origin of doubtlessly

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
First recorded in 1300-50, doubtless is from the Middle English word douteles. See doubt, -less

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Parts of speech for Doubtlessly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

doubtlessly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for doubtlessly

adv doubtlessly

  • doubtless — without doubt; certainly; surely; unquestionably.
  • undoubtedly — not called in question; accepted as beyond doubt; undisputed.
  • certainly — You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement.
  • indubitably — that cannot be doubted; patently evident or certain; unquestionable.
  • positively — with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.

adverb doubtlessly

  • absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.

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