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no doubt

a transitional or interpretative phrase strengthening the rest of a previous sentence. Sue: Mary is giving this party for herself? Rachel: Yes. She'll expect us to bring gifts, no doubt. Mary: All this talk about war has my cousin very worried. Sue: No doubt. At his age, I don't wonder.

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no doubt

1. certainly No doubt you have already heard about the terrible storm we just had, but did you know it blew down the steeple of the old church?

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form without (a) doubt, with the same meaning: Without doubt, he is the funniest man I know.

2. probably The schools should no doubt spend twice as much on teachers as they do now.

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no doubt

1. Probably, most likely, as in No doubt you've heard the news about Mother. [Early 1300s]

2. Also, without doubt or a doubt . Certainly, without question, as in He's guilty, no doubt, but he doesn't deserve such a long sentence, or That basketball player is without doubt the tallest man I've ever seen. [Early 1300s] Also see beyond a doubt.

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no doubt

1. Certainly.

2. Probably.

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