B2 noun Neutral

guarantee

/ˌɡærənˈtiː/

A formal promise or assurance that certain conditions will be fulfilled, particularly that a product will be of a specified quality or that a certain outcome is certain. It serves as a safeguard for the buyer or recipient, often promising replacement, repair, or a refund if expectations are not met.

Examples

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1

The new washing machine comes with a three-year guarantee against mechanical breakdown.

The new washing machine comes with a three-year guarantee against mechanical breakdown.

2

The government provided a sovereign guarantee to secure the international loan for infrastructure development.

The government provided a sovereign guarantee to secure the international loan for infrastructure development.

3

Just because he said he'd help doesn't mean it's a guarantee he'll actually show up.

Just because he said he'd help doesn't mean it's a guarantee he'll actually show up.

Word Family

Noun
guarantee
Verb
guarantee
Adjective
guaranteed
Related
guarantor
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Guard'. A guarantee acts like a 'Guard' for your money or your expectations.

Quick Quiz

The shop refused to fix my watch because it was no longer under ________.

Correct!

The correct answer is: guarantee

Examples

1

The new washing machine comes with a three-year guarantee against mechanical breakdown.

everyday

The new washing machine comes with a three-year guarantee against mechanical breakdown.

2

The government provided a sovereign guarantee to secure the international loan for infrastructure development.

formal

The government provided a sovereign guarantee to secure the international loan for infrastructure development.

3

Just because he said he'd help doesn't mean it's a guarantee he'll actually show up.

informal

Just because he said he'd help doesn't mean it's a guarantee he'll actually show up.

4

Statistical significance in a study is not a guarantee of the practical applicability of the results.

academic

Statistical significance in a study is not a guarantee of the practical applicability of the results.

5

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee to ensure customer satisfaction with our new software suite.

business

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee to ensure customer satisfaction with our new software suite.

Word Family

Noun
guarantee
Verb
guarantee
Adjective
guaranteed
Related
guarantor

Common Collocations

money-back guarantee money-back guarantee
written guarantee written guarantee
under guarantee under guarantee
lifetime guarantee lifetime guarantee
provide a guarantee provide a guarantee

Common Phrases

no guarantee

no guarantee

personal guarantee

personal guarantee

bank guarantee

bank guarantee

Often Confused With

guarantee vs warranty

A guarantee is a general promise of quality or outcome, while a warranty is usually a specific legal contract regarding the repair/replacement of a product.

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Usage Notes

The noun 'guarantee' is often used with the preposition 'under' (e.g., 'under guarantee') or followed by a 'that' clause to explain the promise being made.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often misspell the word by omitting the 'u' after the 'g' or confusing the 'ee' ending with 'ey'.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Guard'. A guarantee acts like a 'Guard' for your money or your expectations.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Old French 'garantie', which is related to the word 'warrant'.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: guarantees Commonly followed by 'that' + clause Often used in the phrase 'under guarantee'
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Cultural Context

In consumer-driven societies like the US and UK, the 'money-back guarantee' is a cornerstone of retail trust and marketing.

Quick Quiz

The shop refused to fix my watch because it was no longer under ________.

Correct!

The correct answer is: guarantee

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