Definitions
- Used to express certainty or confidence in a statement. - Often used to emphasize the speaker's conviction or belief in something. - Can be used to indicate that there is no doubt or uncertainty about something.
- Used to express certainty or confidence in a statement. - Often used to emphasize the speaker's conviction or belief in something. - Can be used to indicate that there is no doubt or uncertainty about something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs that express certainty or confidence in a statement.
- 2Both can be used to emphasize the speaker's conviction or belief in something.
- 3Both indicate that there is no doubt or uncertainty about something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Doubtlessly is less common than undoubtedly and may sound more formal or literary.
- 2Connotation: Doubtlessly may sound more forceful or assertive than undoubtedly, which can sound more neutral or matter-of-fact.
- 3Position: Undoubtedly is more commonly used at the beginning of a sentence, while doubtlessly can be used in various positions.
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Remember this!
Doubtlessly and undoubtedly are synonyms that express certainty or confidence in a statement. They are similar in meaning and usage, but doubtlessly is less common and may sound more formal or literary. Undoubtedly has more variations in usage and can sound more neutral or matter-of-fact.
