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Expector's Tips on English Usage (5): no doubt

Posted by Expector Smith on October 27, 2016

Yes, 'no doubt' ('probably') means you assume that something is true or likely to happen - it sounds like 'I suppose', for example, 'No doubt Expector will give us another blog challenge soon.'

If you want to say something is certainly or definitely true, you use 'there is no doubt that'. You can say 'There is no doubt that your English has improved.'

You can also use 'without (any) doubt' ('absoulately certain') to emphasize that something is true, for example, 'MyEC is without doubt the best English-learning website.'

So, don't use 'no doubt' when you actually mean 'without doubt' ('certainly' or 'definitely').

I'll be so flattered if you say 'Without doubt Expector is the most popular moderator.':))

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Expector Smith November 2, 2016 13:08

Thanks Anah!
Anah Sid © November 1, 2016 12:42

No doubt you are a good, responsible, active and helpful moderator. Thanks for telling the difference between these terms.
Expector Smith October 30, 2016 1:03

Thanks Bob!

I'm in no doubt Mr.Bob is one of the most popular native English teachers here - that's beyond doubt!
Mr. Bob October 29, 2016 18:50

No doubt this is good advice for our learners. Without a doubt, I miss being able to check in with my EC friends every day and I have no doubt that Expector Smith is one of my truest friends on English Club.
Expector Smith October 29, 2016 15:51

Thanks Adaline!

I'm glad you find it helpful.
Adaline Bala October 28, 2016 12:33

Dear Expector,Without doubt it's a Valuable tip, Never thought of it.

Thanks for sharing

Well Done!
Expector Smith October 28, 2016 12:15

Thanks Shoba!
Shoba October 28, 2016 5:19

Thank you for these valuable tips, Sir Expector. I found them useful.

Without doubt Sir Expector is one of the best teachers I have come across. He teaches us something new at every opportunity he gets. :)
Expector Smith October 27, 2016 12:56

@Mr. Bob

Thank you for the wonderful comment - you really made my day! It's been a long time since you last added a comment or blog here - we miss you!

@Nadya

Thanks - I'm so flattered!
Alisa October 27, 2016 10:42

Excellent tip. There is no doubt you are a great moderator here who hardly has a compeer. hhh