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Certainly
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Certainly
/ˈsɜːtnli/
Certainly is used to express assurance, confidence or affirmation in a statement or idea.
Synonyms:
definitely
surely
undoubtedly
positively
Antonyms:
doubtfully
uncertainly
arguably
Examples:
I will
certainly
call you later.
This is
certainly
my favorite book.
Etymology:
Originates from the Old French
certain
from Latin
certanus
, a late variant of
certus
, meaning sure, settled, or determined.
Usage Statistics:
139 mentions per 1 million words
Very Often
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