certainly — without doubt; definitely
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: without doubt; definitely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɜːrtənli/
Example Sentences
- I will certainly not eat broccoli ice cream again!
- Can you help me move this weekend? Certainly!
- He certainly knows how to make everyone laugh.
certainly
ADVERB[/ˈsɜːrtənli/]
without doubt; definitely
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈsɜːrtənli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɜːtənli/
🌳Etymology
Rootcertain
Suffix--ly
Origin
From Old French 'certainement', derived from Latin 'certanus' meaning 'settled, fixed, sure', combined with the adverbial suffix '-ment' which forms adverbs from adjectives.
Breakdown
certain (sure, fixed) + -ly (adverb suffix) = certainly
🎵Rhyme
uncertainly
curtainly
🔗Collocations
certainly not
most certainly
certainly will
certainly hope
certainly true
certainly possible
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“I will certainly not eat broccoli ice cream again!”
“Can you help me move this weekend? Certainly!”
“He certainly knows how to make everyone laugh.”
😄 Fun example
“This pizza certainly tastes better than my cooking!”
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