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benefit of doubt vs benefit of the doubt

Both "benefit of doubt" and "benefit of the doubt" are correct, but "benefit of the doubt" is the more commonly used and accepted phrase in English. They both convey the same meaning, but the latter is the standard form.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

benefit of doubt

This phrase is correct but less common than the alternative.

This phrase is a variation of the standard form "benefit of the doubt" and conveys the same meaning of giving someone the advantage of a favorable judgment when there is uncertainty.

Alternatives:

  • benefit of the doubt

benefit of the doubt

This is the standard and more commonly used form of the phrase.

This phrase means to believe someone's statement or accept their actions without proof of the contrary, giving them the advantage of a favorable judgment when there is uncertainty.

Alternatives:

  • benefit of doubt

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