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: The contract was a cinch once all the terms were agreed upon .

to cinch [verb]

to secure, guarantee, or make certain of something

Ex: He cinched victory with a decisive last-minute goal .

concrete [adjective]

according to facts instead of opinions

Ex: The company 's decision-making process is based on concrete data and market analysis rather than speculation .

concretely [adverb]

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

confidence [noun]

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

Ex: The athlete 's confidence grew after each successful performance .

confident [adjective]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

Ex: She 's a confident speaker , never nervous in front of a crowd .

confidently [adverb]

in a manner that shows strong belief in one's own skills or qualities

Ex: They confidently tackled the difficult project without hesitation .

conviction [noun]

a belief or opinion that is very strong

Ex: The artist expressed his convictions through powerful paintings that portrayed themes of equality and justice .

convinced [adjective]

having a strong belief in something

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to count on [verb]

to put trust in something or someone

Ex: Employees count on the stability of their jobs to meet their financial needs .

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

decidedly [adverb]

in a way that is certain and beyond any doubt

Ex: He was decidedly uninterested in the topic of the conversation .

definite [adjective]

certainly happening and unlikely to change

Ex: With tax season looming , it 's definite that we 'll all be working long hours to get everything completed on time .

definite [adjective]

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

Ex: Her definite attitude made the team trust her judgment .

definitely [adverb]

in a certain way

Ex: We are definitely going on vacation next month .

to depend on [verb]

to have confidence or trust in someone or something

Ex: In challenging moments , you can depend on your true friends for emotional support .

dogmatic [adjective]

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

Ex: The leader was known for his dogmatic speeches that left little room for alternative perspectives .

dogmatically [adverb]

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

to ensure [verb]

to make sure that something will happen

Ex: The teacher is ensuring that students understand the new lesson .

to [feel] {sth} 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: The academic 's research was so thorough that it made the success of her groundbreaking theory a foregone conclusion .

to [get] {sth} straight [phrase]

to understand something completely and clearly

Ex: To avoid any confusion , let 's get the timeline straight for the project .

to guarantee [verb]

to make sure that something will occur

Ex: Rigorous testing guarantees that the software will be bug-free before its release to the public .

guarantee [noun]

an unconditional promise or commitment that something will occur or that a statement is true

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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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