doubt
Translation
to doubt, to question
Examples
I doubt that he will come.
I doubt that he will come.
She never doubted his ability.
She never doubted his ability.
Grammar Patterns
((that ...)) to doubt that... I doubt that he is telling the truth.
((sth.)) to doubt (sth.). I doubt his story.
((if/whether ...)) to doubt if/whether... We doubt whether it is possible.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to question, to suspect, to mistrust; Antonyms: to believe, to trust, to be certain
Etymology
From Latin 'dubitare' (to hesitate, to doubt), from 'dubius' (doubtful).
Memory Tips
When you doubt something, you have a 'double' or second thought about it.