certainly
gb/sˈɚtənli/ us/sˈɚtənli/
A2
Angličtina
~ 600
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adverb
A2
property
1
Without any doubt
Used to say that something is sure or true.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] certainly [verb/verb phrase]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'certainly' with 'certain', using 'I am certainly' instead of 'I am certain'. Remember that 'certainly' is an adverb and modifies verbs or whole statements.
Synonyma
definitely (Slightly less formal; very common in speech.)
|
surely (Can sound more emotional or persuasive.)
Antonyma
possibly (Suggests that something might happen but is not sure.)
|
doubtfully (Indicates uncertainty or lack of confidence.)
Kolokace
most certainly
|almost certainly
|certainly true
|certainly happen
Témata
confirmation
|certainty
|agreement
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She will certainly be at the meeting.
- This is certainly the best pizza I’ve ever had.
- He will certainly call you back later.
- The team will certainly make the playoffs this year.
Učební příklady
- It will certainly rain tomorrow.
- She is certainly my best friend.
- You will certainly like this movie.
- He will certainly help you with your homework.
adverb
B1
action
2
Polite agreement or permission
Used to politely say yes or agree to do something.
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse 'certainly' in casual conversation, where it can sound overly formal; in informal speech, 'sure' or 'of course' may be more natural.
Synonyma
of course (Slightly more casual than 'certainly'.)
|
absolutely (More emphatic, can sound stronger than 'certainly'.)
Antonyma
no way (Strong refusal, opposite of polite agreement.)
Kolokace
Yes, certainly
|Certainly, sir/madam
Témata
politeness
|conversation
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 'Could you send me the report?' 'Certainly.'
- 'May I open the window?' 'Certainly.'
- Certainly, I’ll help you with that.
Učební příklady
- 'Can you help me?' 'Certainly.'
- 'May I use your phone?' 'Certainly.'
- Certainly, I will come with you.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
certainly
IPA
GB/sˈɚtənli/
US/sˈɚtənli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
cer - tainly (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: certainly
- Plural: certainlies
Příbuzná slova
Forms
certainlies
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Výrazy
most certainly
1/mˈoʊst sˈɚtənli/
fixed phrase
Without any doubt at all
Used to say something is 100% sure or true.
Příklady
- It will most certainly rain later today.
- You can most certainly count on me.
almost certainly
1/ˈɔlmˌoʊst sˈɚtənli/
fixed phrase
Very likely but not certain
Used to say that something is very likely to happen, but it is not 100% sure.
Příklady
- She will almost certainly say yes.
- He will almost certainly get the job.
- This will almost certainly cause problems.
- The train is almost certainly late again.