Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with doubt in American Collocation
doubt
noun
countable/uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
serious
There are grave doubts about whether the schemes would do much to address climate change.
slight
There is a slight doubt about whether he will be fit enough for Saturday’s game.
new
This evidence raises fresh doubts about cloning animals for use in human transplants.
slight but you think about it a lot
I thought our relationship was good, but there was a niggling doubt in my mind.
becoming stronger
There are growing doubts about Brown’s suitability for the job.
have doubt
I felt considerable doubt as to whether a simple rule could be formulated.
She harboured very considerable doubts about the validity of the advice she had received.
cause doubt
The jailing of a corrupt detective has raised doubts about 22 other cases.
Police are investigating cases of postal vote fraud that could cast doubt on today’s elections.
get rid of doubt
Writing a will removes any doubt as to what your intentions are.
say what your doubts are
Representatives of Iraq’s ethnic Turk and Christian minorities all voiced doubt about the U.S. plans.
If you have any doubts or worries, feel free to discuss these with your isntructor.