what does assurance mean?
ASSURANCE as NOUN
- Meaning
- freedom from doubt
- belief in yourself and your abilities
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular
- after that failure he lost his confidence
- she spoke with authority
Hypernyms(s) assurance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Attribute(s)
- Meaning
- a statement intended to inspire confidence
Usage Example(s)
- the President’’s assurances were not respected
Hypernyms(s) assurance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- an assurance of help when needed
- signed a pledge never to reveal the secret
Hypernyms(s) assurance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- a British term for some kinds of insurance
Hypernyms(s) assurance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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