certainly
gb/sˈɚtənli/ us/sˈɚtənli/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 600
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adverb
A2
property
1
Without any doubt
Used to say that something is sure or true.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] certainly [verb/verb phrase]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
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.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
definitely (Slightly less formal; very common in speech.)
|
surely (Can sound more emotional or persuasive.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
possibly (Suggests that something might happen but is not sure.)
|
doubtfully (Indicates uncertainty or lack of confidence.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
most certainly
|almost certainly
|certainly true
|certainly happen
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
confirmation
|certainty
|agreement
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may overuse 'certainly' in casual conversation, where it can sound overly formal; in informal speech, 'sure' or 'of course' may be more natural.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
of course (Slightly more casual than 'certainly'.)
|
absolutely (More emphatic, can sound stronger than 'certainly'.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
no way (Strong refusal, opposite of polite agreement.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
Yes, certainly
|Certainly, sir/madam
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
politeness
|conversation
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 'Could you send me the report?' 'Certainly.'
- 'May I open the window?' 'Certainly.'
- Certainly, I’ll help you with that.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 'Can you help me?' 'Certainly.'
- 'May I use your phone?' 'Certainly.'
- Certainly, I will come with you.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
certainly
IPA
GB/sˈɚtənli/
US/sˈɚtənli/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
cer - tainly (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: certainly
- Plural: certainlies
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
certainlies
noun
Negative and opposite forms
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
most certainly
1/mˈoʊst sˈɚtənli/
fixed phrase
Without any doubt at all
Used to say something is 100% sure or true.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.