phrase (discourse marker) · formal
There is no denying that + clause
Used to introduce a fact or point that is obvious or cannot be disputed.
Examples
“There is no denying that technology has changed how we communicate.”
“There is no denying that the policy reduced crime rates.”
“There is no denying that some jobs will disappear due to automation.”
Band 8 sentence
“There is no denying that rapid urban expansion has produced significant economic benefits, yet its social costs warrant careful mitigation.”
Collocations
- There is no denying that + clause
- There is no denying the fact that + clause
Word family
Common mistakes
There is no doubt that + V-ing→There is no denying that + clause
There is no denying the fact about that ...→There is no denying the fact that ...
Say it for a higher band
5It's true that + clause→6Undoubtedly, + clause→7+There is no denying that + clause
Synonyms
It is undeniable that
Undoubtedly
Easily confused
It is undeniable that + clause
“It is undeniable that climate change poses serious risks.”
Undoubtedly, + clause
“Undoubtedly, education plays a pivotal role in social mobility.”
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