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doubtless
[dout-lis] 
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doubtless
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | certainly; most likely |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, apparently, assuredly, clearly, easily, for sure, indisputably, no ifs ands or buts, of course, ostensibly, positively, precisely, presumably, probably, seemingly, supposedly, surely, truly, undoubtedly, unequivocally, unquestionably, without doubt |
| Antonyms: | doubted, doubtedly, dubious, improbably, questionable, uncertain, unlikely |
| Main Entry: | definitely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | certainly |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, beyond any doubt, categorically, clearly, decidedly, doubtless, doubtlessly, easily, explicitly, expressly, far and away, finally, indubitably, no ifs ands or buts about it, obviously, plainly, positively, specifically, surely, undeniably, unequivocally, unmistakably, unquestionably, without doubt, without fail, without question |
| Antonyms: | doubtfully, dubiously, indefinitely, questionably |
| Main Entry: | easily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without a doubt |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, actually, almost certainly, assuredly, beyond question, by far, certainly, clearly, decidedly, definitely, doubtless, doubtlessly, far and away, indeed, indisputably, indubitably, no doubt, plainly, positively, probably, really, surely, truly, undeniably, undoubtedly, unequivocally, unquestionably |
| Antonyms: | doubtedly, dubitably, questionably |
| Main Entry: | evidently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | apparently, clearly |
| Synonyms: | doubtless, doubtlessly, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, it seems, it would seem, manifestly, obviously, officially, ostensibly, outwardly, patently, plainly, professedly, seemingly, to all appearances, undoubtedly, unmistakably, without question |
| Antonyms: | doubtfully, mistakably, obscurely, questionably, vaguely |
| Main Entry: | likely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | probably |
| Synonyms: | assumably, doubtless, doubtlessly, in all likelihood, in all probability, like as not, most likely, no doubt, presumably, presumptively, prima facie, seemingly, to all appearances |
| Notes: | apt is for general probabilities, likely is for specific probabilities; liable and prone indicate a probability arising as a regrettable consequence use likely if you mean 'probable, expected'; use liable if you mean 'bound by law or obligation' |
| Antonyms: | improbably, unlikely |
| Main Entry: | positively |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | absolutely, definitely |
| Synonyms: | amen, assuredly, categorically, certainly, doubtless, doubtlessly, easily, emphatically, firmly, flat out, flat*, for a fact, indubitably, no catch, no holds barred, no ifs ands or buts, no kicker, no strings attached, on the money, on the nose, really truly, right on, sure, surely, the ticket, to a tee, undeniably, undoubtedly, unequivocally, unmistakably, unquestionably, with certainty, without qualification |
| Antonyms: | doubtfully, questionably |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | presumably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | likely, reasonably |
| Synonyms: | apparently, assumably, credible, doubtless, doubtlessly, hypothetically, in all likelihood, in all probability, indubitably, it would seem, most likely, on the face of it, presumptively, probably, seemingly, supposedly, surely, theoretically, unquestionably |
| Antonyms: | doubtfully, unlikely |
| Main Entry: | probably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | likely to happen |
| Synonyms: | apparently, as likely as not, as the case may be, assumably, believably, dollars to doughnuts, doubtless, expediently, feasibly, imaginably, in all likelihood, in all probability, like enough, maybe, most likely, no doubt, one can assume, perchance, perhaps, plausibly, possibly, practicably, presumably, presumptively, reasonably, seemingly, to all appearances |
| Antonyms: | improbably, unlikely |
| Main Entry: | sure |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | certain, definite |
| Synonyms: | abiding, assured, changeless, clear, confident, constant, convinced, convincing, decided, doubtless, enduring, firm, fixed, for a fact, free from doubt, genuine, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, never-failing, persuaded, positive, real, satisfied, set, steadfast, steady, telling, unchangeable, unchanging, uncompromising, undeniable, unequivocal, unfailing, unfaltering, unqualified, unquestionable, unquestioning, unshakable, unshaken, unvarying, unwavering, valid |
| Antonyms: | doubtful, dubious, indefinite, uncertain, unsure, variable, wavering |
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