certainly
gb/sˈɚtənli/ us/sˈɚtənli/
A2
英语
~ 600
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adverb
A2
property
1
Without any doubt
Used to say that something is sure or true.
用法模式：
[someone] certainly [verb/verb phrase]
常见错误：
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.
近义词
definitely (Slightly less formal; very common in speech.)
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surely (Can sound more emotional or persuasive.)
反义词
possibly (Suggests that something might happen but is not sure.)
|
doubtfully (Indicates uncertainty or lack of confidence.)
搭配
most certainly
|almost certainly
|certainly true
|certainly happen
主题
confirmation
|certainty
|agreement
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
常见错误：
Learners may overuse 'certainly' in casual conversation, where it can sound overly formal; in informal speech, 'sure' or 'of course' may be more natural.
近义词
of course (Slightly more casual than 'certainly'.)
|
absolutely (More emphatic, can sound stronger than 'certainly'.)
反义词
no way (Strong refusal, opposite of polite agreement.)
搭配
Yes, certainly
|Certainly, sir/madam
主题
politeness
|conversation
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 'Could you send me the report?' 'Certainly.'
- 'May I open the window?' 'Certainly.'
- Certainly, I’ll help you with that.
学习者例句
- 'Can you help me?' 'Certainly.'
- 'May I use your phone?' 'Certainly.'
- Certainly, I will come with you.
语法
词典原形
certainly
IPA
GB/sˈɚtənli/
US/sˈɚtənli/
音节与重音
cer - tainly （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: certainly
- Plural: certainlies
词族
Forms
certainlies
noun
Negative and opposite forms
相关表达
most certainly
1/mˈoʊst sˈɚtənli/
fixed phrase
Without any doubt at all
Used to say something is 100% sure or true.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.