certainly
gb/sˈɚtənli/ us/sˈɚtənli/
A2
영어
~ 600
의미
의미 0개
adverb
A2
property
1
Without any doubt
Used to say that something is sure or true.
사용 패턴：
[someone] certainly [verb/verb phrase]
자주 하는 실수：
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.
유의어
definitely (Slightly less formal; very common in speech.)
|
surely (Can sound more emotional or persuasive.)
반의어
possibly (Suggests that something might happen but is not sure.)
|
doubtfully (Indicates uncertainty or lack of confidence.)
연어
most certainly
|almost certainly
|certainly true
|certainly happen
주제
confirmation
|certainty
|agreement
|communication
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may overuse 'certainly' in casual conversation, where it can sound overly formal; in informal speech, 'sure' or 'of course' may be more natural.
유의어
of course (Slightly more casual than 'certainly'.)
|
absolutely (More emphatic, can sound stronger than 'certainly'.)
반의어
no way (Strong refusal, opposite of polite agreement.)
연어
Yes, certainly
|Certainly, sir/madam
주제
politeness
|conversation
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 'Could you send me the report?' 'Certainly.'
- 'May I open the window?' 'Certainly.'
- Certainly, I’ll help you with that.
학습자용 예문
- 'Can you help me?' 'Certainly.'
- 'May I use your phone?' 'Certainly.'
- Certainly, I will come with you.
문법
기본형
certainly
IPA
GB/sˈɚtənli/
US/sˈɚtənli/
음절 및 강세
cer - tainly （2음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
활용형
Noun
- Base: certainly
- Plural: certainlies
관련 단어
Forms
certainlies
noun
Negative and opposite forms
표현
most certainly
1/mˈoʊst sˈɚtənli/
fixed phrase
Without any doubt at all
Used to say something is 100% sure or true.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.