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certainly /ˈsɜː.tən.li/ aep /ˈsɝː-/

adverb (EXTREMELY LIKELY)
F0 very likely to happen: » She will certainly win the election if the opinion polls are accurate.Thesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assurance
adverb (IN NO DOUBT)
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A2 used to reply completely or to emphasize something and show that there is no doubt about it:
» She certainly had a friend called Mark, but I don't know whether he was her boyfriend.» "This is rather a difficult question." "Yes, it's certainly not easy."» "Do you think more money should be given to education?" "Certainly!"» "Had you forgotten about our anniversary?" "Certainly not! I've reserved a table at Michel's restaurant for this evening."Thesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assurance
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A2 used when agreeing or disagreeing strongly to a request:
» "Could you lend me £10?" "Certainly."» "Did you take any money out of my purse?" "Certainly not!"Thesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assuranceWord Builder:Nouns: certainty, uncertaintyAdjectives: certain, uncertainAdverbs: certainly, uncertainly
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Extra Examples:» We certainly don't lead a life of luxury but we're not poor either.» The design certainly looks good on paper.» The campaign has certainly succeeded in raising public awareness of the issue.» I suppose (that) you think that's funny. Well, I certainly don't.» His time in the army certainly toughened him up.
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