Definitions and Examples of doubt, disprove, refute
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To be uncertain or skeptical about something.
Example
I doubt that he will come to the party tonight.
To show that something is false or incorrect.
Example
The scientist was able to disprove the theory with his experiments.
To prove that something is false or incorrect.
Example
The lawyer was able to refute the witness's testimony with evidence.
Key Differences: doubt vs disprove vs refute
- 1Doubt implies uncertainty or skepticism, while ascertained implies certainty.
- 2Disprove means to show that something is false, while ascertained means to confirm something.
- 3Refute means to prove that something is false, while ascertained means to find out something with certainty.
Effective Usage of doubt, disprove, refute
- 1Academic Writing: Use these antonyms to express contrasting ideas in academic papers.
- 2Debate: Incorporate these antonyms in debates to argue different sides of a topic.
- 3Critical Thinking: Utilize these antonyms to analyze and evaluate information critically.
Remember this!
The antonyms of ascertained are doubt, disprove, and refute. These words convey the opposite meaning of ascertained, which means to find out something with certainty or to confirm something. Use these words to express contrasting ideas in academic writing, argue different sides of a topic in debates, and analyze and evaluate information critically.
