certainly
gb/sˈɚtənli/ us/sˈɚtənli/
A2
Английский
~ 600
Значения
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adverb
A2
property
1
Without any doubt
Used to say that something is sure or true.
Модель употребления:
[someone] certainly [verb/verb phrase]
Частая ошибка:
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.
Синонимы
definitely (Slightly less formal; very common in speech.)
|
surely (Can sound more emotional or persuasive.)
Антонимы
possibly (Suggests that something might happen but is not sure.)
|
doubtfully (Indicates uncertainty or lack of confidence.)
Коллокации
most certainly
|almost certainly
|certainly true
|certainly happen
Темы
confirmation
|certainty
|agreement
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may overuse 'certainly' in casual conversation, where it can sound overly formal; in informal speech, 'sure' or 'of course' may be more natural.
Синонимы
of course (Slightly more casual than 'certainly'.)
|
absolutely (More emphatic, can sound stronger than 'certainly'.)
Антонимы
no way (Strong refusal, opposite of polite agreement.)
Коллокации
Yes, certainly
|Certainly, sir/madam
Темы
politeness
|conversation
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 'Could you send me the report?' 'Certainly.'
- 'May I open the window?' 'Certainly.'
- Certainly, I’ll help you with that.
Примеры для изучающих
- 'Can you help me?' 'Certainly.'
- 'May I use your phone?' 'Certainly.'
- Certainly, I will come with you.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
certainly
IPA
GB/sˈɚtənli/
US/sˈɚtənli/
Слоги и ударение
cer - tainly (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: certainly
- Plural: certainlies
Родственные слова
Forms
certainlies
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Выражения
most certainly
1/mˈoʊst sˈɚtənli/
fixed phrase
Without any doubt at all
Used to say something is 100% sure or true.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.