certainly
gb/sˈɚtənli/ us/sˈɚtənli/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 600
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adverb
A2
property
1
Without any doubt
Used to say that something is sure or true.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] certainly [verb/verb phrase]
Συχνό λάθος:
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.
Συνώνυμα
definitely (Slightly less formal; very common in speech.)
|
surely (Can sound more emotional or persuasive.)
Αντώνυμα
possibly (Suggests that something might happen but is not sure.)
|
doubtfully (Indicates uncertainty or lack of confidence.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
most certainly
|almost certainly
|certainly true
|certainly happen
Θέματα
confirmation
|certainty
|agreement
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may overuse 'certainly' in casual conversation, where it can sound overly formal; in informal speech, 'sure' or 'of course' may be more natural.
Συνώνυμα
of course (Slightly more casual than 'certainly'.)
|
absolutely (More emphatic, can sound stronger than 'certainly'.)
Αντώνυμα
no way (Strong refusal, opposite of polite agreement.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
Yes, certainly
|Certainly, sir/madam
Θέματα
politeness
|conversation
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 'Could you send me the report?' 'Certainly.'
- 'May I open the window?' 'Certainly.'
- Certainly, I’ll help you with that.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 'Can you help me?' 'Certainly.'
- 'May I use your phone?' 'Certainly.'
- Certainly, I will come with you.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
certainly
IPA
GB/sˈɚtənli/
US/sˈɚtənli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
cer - tainly (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: certainly
- Plural: certainlies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
certainlies
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Εκφράσεις
most certainly
1/mˈoʊst sˈɚtənli/
fixed phrase
Without any doubt at all
Used to say something is 100% sure or true.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.