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The word descends from Latin (dubare Old Latin dubitare, to be uncertain), with the addition of a syllable becomes "to be uncertain of". The spelling was retained but the hard trailing "T" overpowered the 'B" sound in Middle English (douten).
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∙ 11y agoAdded to original form by scholars to make English seem more intellectual by making obvious ties to Latin roots.
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What rhymes with rowdy?
cloudy, that's all I can think of! u can do doubt me.... then u just rhyme doubt with, about, etc or .......ain't ALLOWED B... w/e
What is meanineg of doubt?
Pretty much if you expect something to not be like it should or could be. "I doubt it will be sunny tomorrow."
What rhymes with doubt and is strong and sturdy?
stout
What rhymes with south and mouth?
doubt
How do say Have doubt in french?
avoir un doute, avoir des doutes
What is the silent letter in doubt?
The 'b' in doubt is silent.
What is the silent letter of doubt?
B
Does doubt have a silent letter in it?
yes. the b
What destructive force has a silent b?
doubt
What is a word with a silent b?
Debt Lamb Doubt
Is tavis garren a type b?
Yep, without a doubt.....type B. Never has and never will b a type A.
Will there b Megaman starforce 4?
I highly doubt it sorry :(.
Are you sure that matty b is moving to Canada?
I never heard about this, but I doubt he is moving to Canada.
What rhymes with rowdy?
cloudy, that's all I can think of! u can do doubt me.... then u just rhyme doubt with, about, etc or .......ain't ALLOWED B... w/e
What was the main benefit that labor unions of the late 19th century gained for their members?
It was either: A) Job Security <----doubt it! B) Improved Wages and Hours C) Paid Vacations <---doubt it! D) Health Insurance <----doubt it!
Which of the following jobs are expected to double in the next few years?
I always select (b) if in doubt
What are some words with a silent b?
AplombBdelliumBombClimbCrumbCombDebtDoubtDumbLambLimbNumbPlumberSubtleSuccumbThumbTombWomb
