Certainty and Doubt - Certainty and Assurance

Here you will learn some English words related to certainty and assurance such as "check", "beyond doubt", and "assure".

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to assure

[Verb]

to guarantee that something specific will happen

Ex: Success was now assured with the implementation of the new strategy.

assured

[Adjective]

displaying confidence in oneself and one's capabilities

Ex: She spoke with an assured tone, confident in her ability to lead the team to success.

to believe

[Verb]

to accept something to be true even without proof

Ex: I believed her excuses for missing the meeting.

to believe in

[Verb]

to firmly trust in the goodness or value of something

Ex: We should all believe in the power of kindness to make the world a better place.

to bet

[Verb]

to express confidence or certainty in something happening or being the case

Ex: I bet it will rain tomorrow because the sky looks very cloudy.

to bet one's life

[phrase]

to express strongly and confidently that something is undoubtedly true or will certainly happen

Ex: I'd bet my life he knew about the plan before the meeting.

beyond doubt

[phrase]

in a way that is absolutely certain and cannot be questioned

Ex: Her dedication to her work was beyond doubt, as she consistently delivered exceptional results.

bound

[Adjective]

likely to happen or sure to experience something

Ex: With the storm approaching, they were bound to face heavy rain and strong winds.

buoyancy

[noun]

a feeling of hopefulness and confidence that makes one remain cheerful, especially in sad or unpleasant situations

buoyant

[Adjective]

cheerful and lively in spirit

Ex: She remained buoyant despite the stressful day at work.

can

[Verb]

used to express that something is possible or may happen, exist, or be true

Ex: Accidents can occur even with the best precautions.

cast-iron

[Adjective]

not subject to change or doubt

Ex: There's no such thing as a cast-iron guarantee in politics.

categorical

[Adjective]

without a doubt

Ex: His categorical denial of the allegations was clear and unambiguous.

cert

[noun]

something that is sure to happen or succeed

certain

[Adjective]

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

Ex: Being certain of her feelings, she decided to confess her love.

certainty

[noun]

the state of being sure about something, usually when there is proof

Ex: Her certainty in her ability to complete the marathon came from months of dedicated training.

certitude

[noun]

the feeling of complete certainty

Ex: She spoke with certitude about the accuracy of her research findings.

to check

[Verb]

to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating

Ex: I'll check the weather forecast to see if it's going to rain tomorrow.

check

[noun]

the act of ascertaining the validity, security, or suitability of something by inspecting it

to check on

[Verb]

to check the wellbeing, truth, or condition of someone or something

Ex: She called her elderly neighbor every morning to check on her wellbeing and see if she needed any assistance.

to check over

[Verb]

to inspect something closely to ensure accuracy, quality, or its overall condition

Ex: She spent hours checking over the accounts for any discrepancies.

to check through

[Verb]

‌to carefully inspect or examine something, especially one that consists of different parts

to check up on

[Verb]

to examine something to confirm its quality and accuracy

Ex: The supervisor checked up on the team's work to maintain standards.

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