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- [sur-tn-lee]
- /ˈsɜr tn li/
- /ˈsɜːtnli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sur-tn-lee]
- /ˈsɜr tn li/
Definitions of certainly word
- adverb certainly You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement. 3
- adverb certainly You use certainly when you are agreeing with what someone has said. 3
- adverb certainly You say certainly not when you want to say 'no' in a strong way. 3
- adverb certainly with certainty; without doubt 3
- sentence substitute certainly by all means; definitely: used in answer to questions 3
- adverb certainly beyond a doubt; surely 3
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Origin of certainly
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at certain, -ly
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Certainly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
certainly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for certainly
adv certainly
- absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
- surely — firmly; unerringly; without missing, slipping, etc.
- assuredly — If something is assuredly true, it is definitely true.
- of course — a direction or route taken or to be taken.
- positively — with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
adverb certainly
- definitely — You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.
- without doubt — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- undoubtedly — not called in question; accepted as beyond doubt; undisputed.
- indeed — in fact; in reality; in truth; truly (used for emphasis, to confirm and amplify a previous statement, to indicate a concession or admission, or, interrogatively, to obtain confirmation): Indeed, it did rain as hard as predicted. Did you indeed finish the work?
- sure — free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one's data.
interjection certainly
- for sure — free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one's data.
- okay — to put one's endorsement on or indicate one's approval of (a request, piece of copy, bank check, etc.); authorize; initial: Would you OK my application?
- naturally — in a natural or normal manner.
adjective certainly
- without question — If you do something without question, you do it without arguing or asking why it is necessary.
Antonyms for certainly
adv certainly
- doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
- dubiously — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
adverb certainly
- possibly — perhaps; maybe: It may possibly rain today.
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