To doubt
Example: I doubt if he will come to the party today.
Definition
"To doubt" means to feel uncertain or lack conviction about the truth or reliability of something, especially in a philosophical context. It involves questioning or hesitating to accept a statement or belief as true without sufficient evidence.
Etymology
The verb "to doubt" comes from the Old French word 'douter,' which in turn originates from the Latin 'dubitare,' meaning 'to hesitate' or 'to be uncertain.' Did you know that this root is also related to the word 'dubious,' which means doubtful or uncertain?
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"To doubt" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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