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certainly

/ˈsɝ.tn̩.li/adverb3 syllables

Certainly means: definitely or positively (‘sure’ is sometimes used informally for ‘surely’).

Synonyms for certainly21

adverb, as in definitely or positively (‘sure’ is sometimes used informally for ‘surely’)

surely, sure, for sure, for certain, sure enough, sure as shooting

also used for certainly

absolutely, beyond doubt, indubitably, sure thing, undoubtedly, wis, without a doubt, definitely, doubtlessly, in fact, indeed, indisputably, no doubt, really, damn right

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What does certainly mean?1

adverb

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definitely or positively (‘sure’ is sometimes used informally for ‘surely’)“the results are surely encouraging”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Certainly in a sentence

  • If we took a rest, our moods would certainly feel refreshed.unknown
  • If he finds out, certainly he will be very angry.Zifre
  • Your point may be a little off target, but it certainly is close.Zifre
  • Things that are human, too human, are generally certainly animal.Scott
  • She is not beautiful, certainly, but she is good-natured.unknown
  • Superstition is certainly part of the present, past and future life of man.unknown
  • You said she was kind and she certainly is, isn't she?CH
  • This problem certainly requires a solution, but that's like shooting a cannon at sparrows.emory989

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