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Doubt I Meaning Word Dictionary Sth Feel Unsure

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Keyword doubt
Sub Entry Number 1
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence Whenever I doubt about the meaning of a word, I look in my dictionary.
Correct Sentence Whenever I am in doubt about the meaning of a word, I look in my dictionary.
Cloze Error Sentence Whenever I [[ ]] doubt about the meaning of a word, I look in my dictionary.
Cloze Sentence Whenever I [[am in]] doubt about the meaning of a word, I look in my dictionary.
Cloze Answer am in
Choices _ | am in
Explanation

(be) in doubt about sth (= feel unsure): 'Is anyone in doubt about what they're supposed to be doing?' 'If you're in any doubt about your child's safety, talk to your doctor.'

Note that this meaning is more commonly expressed by be unsure/uncertain (or not be sure/certain ): 'Whenever I'm not sure about the meaning of a word, I look in my dictionary.'

There is no doubt that is usually used in formal styles when you want to persuade someone that what you are saying is true: 'There is no doubt that the present government has lost a great deal of support.'

This phrase is sometimes used when a 'lighter' expression (e.g. of course, obviously, clearly, certainly, needless to say ) or nothing at all would be more natural.

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