doubt
/ˈdaʊt/
nouna feeling of uncertainty about something
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1. In the beginning, Ankit's family and friends doubted his business.
2. Though, some toxicologists doubt the accuracy of these cases.
3. Because part of me doubted the experience.
4. Never ever doubt a woman's intuition.
5. So that second example really showed indecision, uncertainty, doubt.
chance
/ˈtʃæns/
nouna possibility that something will happen
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1. If you haven't had a chance to watch El Camino on Netflix yet, make a U-turn and queue it up.
2. Chance, bring in that butterfly net.
3. Chance come up slow.
4. Chances are, probably too hot.
5. - Take chances.
absolutely
/ˌæbsəˈɫutɫi/
adverbused to put an emphasis on a statement
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1. The pandemic has absolutely devastated the casual dining segment.
2. Some dogs absolutely love water.
3. Absolutely love their tools!
4. One bad apple will absolutely quickly spoil an entire box of apples.
5. Internet use absolutely can affect our lives.
to think
/ˈθɪŋk/
verbto have a type of belief, idea, or opinion about a person or thing
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1. Some people thought Dr. Gall's ideas were wonderful.
2. They thought his phrenology map was a scientific way to understand human behavior.
3. Then he married, so he thought, 'Now my wife's going to make my sandwiches.'
4. They'll think you're a braggart.
5. I think I've reached the zenith of my career, probably.
sure
/ˈʃʊɹ/
adjectivefeeling confident about something being correct or true
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1. When he finally went on his sleepy way home, Tom felt sure that he had just made an excellent new friend.
2. This company sure does.
3. Sugary candy sure does a number on your scalp.
4. Mine sure has.
5. This DC fangirl sure hopes so.
definitely
/ˈdɛfənətɫi/
adverbin a certain or definite way
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1. Definitely learned some interesting things.
2. - Somewhere between six and eight, definitely knew.
3. - Definitely losing my grandmother.
4. Definitely got several blow jobs in the handicap bathroom.
5. Definitely saw the same forest in use.
perhaps
/pɝˈhæps/
adverbused to express possibility or to show one's uncertainty about something
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1. Perhaps Morrison’s most famous exploration of the difficulty of love takes place in "Beloved."
2. Perhaps approach the panelists afterward.
3. Perhaps the wind will bring fresh news of its prey.
4. Perhaps her experiences in an abusive home gave Peanut a sixth sense for other creatures in need.
5. Perhaps polish up your resume.
possible
/ˈpɑsəbəɫ/
adjectiveable to exist, happen, or be done
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1. Ashley identifies what frustrates customers on board and comes up with possible solutions.
2. Thanks to modern science a second chance is possible.
3. All things are possible.
4. Another world is possible.
5. That world is possible.
to agree
/əˈɡɹi/
verbto hold the same opinion about something as that of another person
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1. Soon everyone agreed that phrenology was not a science after all.
2. He agreed to do as the young woman said, and she left, a smile on her calm, pretty face.
3. Agreed? -
4. She agreed but then withheld any findings, and offered evasive answers.
5. A thousand percent agree.
to disagree
/dɪsəˈɡɹi/
verbto hold or give a different opinion about something
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1. Other countries disagreed.
2. Netanyahu's close advisor at the time vehemently disagrees.
3. - Disagree.
4. Historians disagree.
5. The military tribunal disagreed.
will
/ˈwɪɫ/, /wəɫ/
verbused to express what one deems true or probable
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1. The company's marketing plan will be aimed at the parents, specifically the mothers.
2. The ads will certainly emphasize things like good taste, easy preparation, and high nutrition.
3. Companies will not hire someone with insufficient training or without a degree.
4. I'll be your neighbour, your nurse, your housekeeper, your companion.
5. I’ll spare you the work.
might
/ˈmaɪt/
verbpast of may, used in reported speech
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1. CSIs might even vacuum the entire area to collect tiny samples.
2. Depending on the circumstances, they might wait several years.
3. This child might be a savant, this child might be a prodigy.
4. This child might be a savant, this child might be a prodigy.
5. Third party might have a better candidate.
maybe
/ˈmeɪbi/
adverbused to show that you are uncertain about the occurrence, correctness, or truth of something
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1. I even wrote a letter to Chris just kind of hoping that maybe the message could be relayed.
2. Maybe I'm ranting on about this too much.
3. Maybe today's grads are at least making more money.
4. Maybe face my fears.
5. Maybe the girl singing had a good voice
