assurance

CEFRC1

/əˈʃɔːɹəns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A promise or statement that gives confidence.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Firmness of mind; undoubting steadiness; intrepidity, courage, or self-confidence.

Examples

  • She answered all the questions with assurance.

  • She had something of the assurance of a famous actress.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The state of being assured; total confidence or trust; a lack of doubt; certainty; guarantee.

  2. The act of assuring; a declaration intended to inspire full confidence; something designed to give confidence to someone.

  3. Excessive boldness; impudence; audacity

More examples

In context

  • His assurance is intolerable.

  • Assurances of support came pouring in daily.

  • Whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English assuraunce, from Old French asseürance, from asseürer; as if assure + -ance.