אנגלית

certainly

gb/sˈɚtənli/ us/sˈɚtənli/
A2 אנגלית
~ 600
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adverb A2 property
1

Without any doubt

Used to say that something is sure or true.

תבנית שימוש: [someone] certainly [verb/verb phrase]
טעות נפוצה:
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.
מילים נרדפות
definitely (Slightly less formal; very common in speech.) | surely (Can sound more emotional or persuasive.)
הפכים
possibly (Suggests that something might happen but is not sure.) | doubtfully (Indicates uncertainty or lack of confidence.)
צירופים
most certainly |almost certainly |certainly true |certainly happen
נושאים
confirmation |certainty |agreement |communication |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • 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.

טעות נפוצה:
Learners may overuse 'certainly' in casual conversation, where it can sound overly formal; in informal speech, 'sure' or 'of course' may be more natural.
מילים נרדפות
of course (Slightly more casual than 'certainly'.) | absolutely (More emphatic, can sound stronger than 'certainly'.)
הפכים
no way (Strong refusal, opposite of polite agreement.)
צירופים
Yes, certainly |Certainly, sir/madam
נושאים
politeness |conversation |communication |daily_life |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • 'Could you send me the report?' 'Certainly.'
  • 'May I open the window?' 'Certainly.'
  • Certainly, I’ll help you with that.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • 'Can you help me?' 'Certainly.'
  • 'May I use your phone?' 'Certainly.'
  • Certainly, I will come with you.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
certainly
IPA
GB/sˈɚtənli/
US/sˈɚtənli/
הברות והטעמה
cer - tainly (2 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: certainly
  • Plural: certainlies
משפחת מילים
Forms
certainlies noun
Core family
certain adjective B1 certainty noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
uncertain adjective B1 uncertainty noun B1 uncertainly adverb
ביטויים

most certainly

1
/mˈoʊst sˈɚtənli/
fixed phrase

Without any doubt at all

Used to say something is 100% sure or true.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

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