certainly
gb/sˈɚtənli/ us/sˈɚtənli/
A2
英語
~ 600
語義
0件の語義
adverb
A2
property
1
Without any doubt
Used to say that something is sure or true.
用法パターン：
[someone] certainly [verb/verb phrase]
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
definitely (Slightly less formal; very common in speech.)
|
surely (Can sound more emotional or persuasive.)
対義語
possibly (Suggests that something might happen but is not sure.)
|
doubtfully (Indicates uncertainty or lack of confidence.)
コロケーション
most certainly
|almost certainly
|certainly true
|certainly happen
テーマ
confirmation
|certainty
|agreement
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
よくある間違い：
Learners may overuse 'certainly' in casual conversation, where it can sound overly formal; in informal speech, 'sure' or 'of course' may be more natural.
類義語
of course (Slightly more casual than 'certainly'.)
|
absolutely (More emphatic, can sound stronger than 'certainly'.)
対義語
no way (Strong refusal, opposite of polite agreement.)
コロケーション
Yes, certainly
|Certainly, sir/madam
テーマ
politeness
|conversation
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 'Could you send me the report?' 'Certainly.'
- 'May I open the window?' 'Certainly.'
- Certainly, I’ll help you with that.
学習者向け例文
- 'Can you help me?' 'Certainly.'
- 'May I use your phone?' 'Certainly.'
- Certainly, I will come with you.
文法
辞書形
certainly
IPA
GB/sˈɚtənli/
US/sˈɚtənli/
音節・強勢
cer - tainly （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
活用形
Noun
- Base: certainly
- Plural: certainlies
関連語
Forms
certainlies
noun
Negative and opposite forms
表現
most certainly
1/mˈoʊst sˈɚtənli/
fixed phrase
Without any doubt at all
Used to say something is 100% sure or true.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.