Basic Details
Word: Undoubtedly
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: Without a doubt; certainly or definitely.
Synonyms: Certainly, definitely, surely
Antonyms: Perhaps, maybe, uncertainly
Idioms and Phrases
- Undoubtedly true: Used to emphasize that something is definitely correct. Example: "Her answer was undoubtedly true, as she had studied hard for the exam."
- Undoubtedly the best: Used to claim that something is the best without question. Example: "This chocolate cake is undoubtedly the best dessert I’ve ever tasted!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: Undoubtedly, teamwork is important for achieving a common goal in any project.
Example 2: She is undoubtedly the most talented musician in the school, often winning competitions.
Example 3: The movie was undoubtedly entertaining, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.
Fun Fact
The word "undoubtedly" comes from the combination of "un-" meaning not and "doubt" derived from the Latin "dubitare," which means to hesitate or to be uncertain. This shows how language evolves to express certainty!
Famous Quote
"Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother." Khalil Gibran
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "undoubtedly" mean?
a) Possibly
b) Without a doubt
c) Sometimes
d) Never
Answer: b) Without a doubt
2. Which of these is a synonym of "undoubtedly"?
a) Maybe
b) Certainly
c) Rarely
d) Uncertainly
Answer: b) Certainly
3. Which of the following is an antonym for "undoubtedly"?
a) Definitely
b) Surely
c) Perhaps
d) Certainly
Answer: c) Perhaps
4. Which sentence uses "undoubtedly" correctly?
a) It is undoubtedly raining outside.
b) He undoubtedly the winner of the race.
c) She speaks undoubtedly well.
d) They undoubtedly went to the park yesterday.
Answer: a) It is undoubtedly raining outside.
5. Which idiom means the same as "undoubtedly"?
a) Undoubtedly the best
b) In the same boat
c) Break the ice
d) Under the weather
Answer: a) Undoubtedly the best
