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Certainly
ˈsərtnli
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Certainly -
Definitely; without a doubt
Example: She is certainly the best candidate for the job.
Usage: formalContext: professional settings, academic writing
Note: Used to emphasize a strong belief or certainty
Used to agree or give permission
Example: Can I borrow your pen? Certainly.
Usage: formal/informalContext: polite conversations, customer service
Note: Polite way of expressing agreement or granting permission
Used for emphasis or to strengthen a statement
Example: I will certainly do my best to help you.
Usage: formal/informalContext: various contexts
Note: Adds assurance or emphasis to a statement
Certainly's synonyms
definitely
Definitely means without a doubt or certainly. It emphasizes a strong affirmation or assurance.
Example: I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
Note: Definitely is often used to express a high level of certainty or confidence in a statement.
absolutely
Absolutely means completely or totally. It is used to express strong agreement or affirmation.
Example: I absolutely agree with your proposal.
Note: Absolutely can convey a sense of complete agreement or certainty, similar to certainly.
indeed
Indeed is used to confirm or emphasize a statement. It can also mean 'in truth' or 'in fact'.
Example: Indeed, it was a challenging task, but we managed to complete it.
Note: Indeed is often used to add emphasis or to confirm a previous statement, similar to certainly.
undoubtedly
Undoubtedly means without a doubt or unquestionably. It emphasizes a high level of certainty.
Example: She is undoubtedly the best candidate for the job.
Note: Undoubtedly conveys a strong sense of confidence or certainty, similar to certainly.
Certainly expressions, common phrases
Certainly not
This phrase is used to strongly assert a negative response or refusal to something.
Example: I will certainly not be attending the party tonight.
Note: Adding 'not' changes the meaning to a strong negative response, contrary to the affirmative nature of 'certainly.'
Certainly
This phrase is used to express a strong affirmation or agreement.
Example: Certainly, I can help you with that assignment.
Note: It retains the affirmative nature of 'certainly' but emphasizes agreement or willingness to help.
Most certainly
This phrase is used for added emphasis on the certainty or conviction of a belief or statement.
Example: I most certainly believe in the power of positive thinking.
Note: The addition of 'most' intensifies the certainty or conviction expressed by 'certainly.'
Almost certainly
This phrase indicates a high degree of likelihood or probability, close to being certain.
Example: Based on the evidence, she will almost certainly win the competition.
Note: The addition of 'almost' suggests a high probability but stops short of absolute certainty.
Certainly enough
This phrase means there is definitely a sufficient amount of something.
Example: We have certainly enough food for the party.
Note: The addition of 'enough' specifies that there is an adequate or satisfactory quantity of something.
Certainly so
This phrase is used to affirm that something is true or accurate in accordance with expectations.
Example: The results of the experiment were certainly so, as predicted.
Note: It reaffirms the accuracy or truthfulness of a statement or prediction.
Certainly everyday (slang) expressions
For sure
This term is often used informally to express certainty or agreement.
Example: A: Are you coming to the party tonight? B: For sure!
Note: It is a more casual and relaxed way of saying 'certainly.'
You bet
It means 'definitely' or 'of course.'
Example: A: Can you help me with this project? B: You bet!
Note: It has a more enthusiastic tone compared to 'certainly.'
Hell yeah
An emphatic way of expressing strong agreement or certainty.
Example: A: Do you want to go see a movie tonight? B: Hell yeah!
Note: It is much more informal and expressive than 'certainly.'
No doubt
It conveys strong confidence or certainty.
Example: A: Are you going to pass the exam? B: No doubt about it!
Note: It emphasizes a lack of uncertainty or hesitation.
Without a doubt
This phrase means 'certainly' or 'definitely.'
Example: A: Did he do a great job on the project? B: Without a doubt.
Note: It emphasizes complete certainty or confidence.
Totally
Informally means 'completely' or 'absolutely.'
Example: A: Are you on board with the plan? B: Totally.
Note: It is a more casual and emphatic way of agreeing or confirming.
Certainly - Examples
Certainly, I will be there on time.
I certainly hope that the weather will be good tomorrow.
He certainly knows how to cook a delicious meal.
Certainly grammar
Certainly - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: certainly
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): certainly
Syllables, Separation and Stress
certainly Contains 3 syllables: cer • tain • ly
Phonetic transcription: ˈsər-tᵊn-lē
cer tain ly , ˈsər tᵊn lē (The red syllable is stressed)
Certainly - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
certainly: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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