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certes

cer·tes
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sur-teez]
    • /ˈsɜr tiz/
    • /sˈɜːts/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sur-teez]
    • /ˈsɜr tiz/

Definitions of certes word

  • adverb certes with certainty; truly 3
  • adverb certes certainly; verily 3
  • adverb certes certainly; in truth. 1
  • noun certes Assuredly; I assure you. 1
  • adverb certes (archaic) indeed; certainly. 0

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Origin of certes

First appearance:

before 1200
One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English < Old French phrase a certes < Latin *ā certīs, literally, from sure (things); see a-4, certain

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Parts of speech for Certes

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

certes popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

certes usage trend in Literature

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