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Certainty and Doubt - Confidence and Surety

Here you will learn some English words related to confidence and surety such as "ensure", "definite", and "confidently".

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cinch
[noun]

something that will surely happen

Ex: Completing the task on time was cinch with the new tools provided .
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to cinch
[Verb]

to make certain of or to guarantee something

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concrete
[Adjective]

according to facts instead of opinions

Ex: The success of the project was concrete planning and meticulous execution .
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concretely
[Adverb]

in a definite and clear manner due to being based on facts instead of ideas or guesses

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confidence
[noun]

the belief in one's own ability to achieve goals and get the desired results

Ex: The team showed confidence in their strategy during the final match .
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confident
[Adjective]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

Ex: The teacher confident about her students ' progress .
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confidently
[Adverb]

in a way that shows confidence and trust in oneself or another person's abilities, plans, etc.

Ex: Facing a complex problem , the engineer approached the confidently, relying on a well-thought-out plan .
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conviction
[noun]

a belief or opinion that is very strong

Ex: conviction in the power of education inspired many students to pursue higher goals .
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convinced
[Adjective]

having a strong belief in something

Ex: He convinced that his idea would revolutionize the industry .
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to count on
[Verb]

to put trust in something or someone

Ex: We count on the public transportation system to be punctual and efficient .
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to cross-check
[Verb]

to check the accuracy or validity of something by using alternative sources or methods

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cross-check
[noun]

‌an act of determining the accuracy or credibility of something by comparing it with various sources

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decidedly
[Adverb]

in a way that is certain and beyond any doubt

Ex: The changes in the design decidedly for the better .
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definite
[Adjective]

certainly happening and unlikely to change

Ex: She gave definite time for the meeting .
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definite
[Adjective]

(of a person) firm and clear in thoughts, decisions, or actions

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definitely
[Adverb]

in a certain way

Ex: You definitely try the new restaurant downtown .
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to depend on
[Verb]

to have confidence or trust in someone or something

Ex: As a mentor , you want your mentees to know they depend on you .
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dogmatic
[Adjective]

convinced that everything one believes in is true and others are wrong

Ex: After years of experience , he had become dogmatic and more open to others ' opinions .
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dogmatically
[Adverb]

in a critical and arrogant manner therefore refusing to consider other's opinions

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to ensure
[Verb]

to make sure that something will happen

Ex: The ensured the safety of the passengers during the storm .
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to feel something in one's bones
[phrase]

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

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foregone conclusion
[noun]

something that is assumed to be true or already decided upon before any evidence or arguments are presented

Ex: His dedicated training and hard work made it foregone conclusion that he would set a new world record in the sport .
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to get something straight
[phrase]

to understand something completely and clearly

Ex:
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to guarantee
[Verb]

to make sure that something will occur

Ex: Adequate guarantees that the project will be completed on time and within budget .
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guarantee
[noun]

something that makes certain of a given result

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guarantor
[noun]

a person who officially makes a promise or gives assurance to be accountable for someone or the occurrence of something

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