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assurance

noun

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
SS
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈʃʊɹəns

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

    “his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular”

noun

  1. a statement intended to inspire confidence

    “the President's assurances were not respected”

noun

  1. a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

    “an assurance of help when needed”

noun

  1. a British term for some kinds of insurance

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Example Sentences

his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular
after that failure he lost his confidence
she spoke with authority
the President's assurances were not respected
an assurance of help when needed
signed a pledge never to reveal the secret

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