CEFR A2

certainly

adverb

Meaning

Without doubt; surely.

Examples

She will certainly be missed when she leaves.
If you study hard, you will certainly pass the exam.

Synonyms: surely, definitely, absolutely, undoubtedly

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certainly (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrtənli/

Definition

Without doubt; surely.

Examples

She will certainly be missed when she leaves.
If you study hard, you will certainly pass the exam.
He certainly knows how to make an entrance.

How to Use certainly

certainly be (collocation): Used to express strong confidence about a future state or event. — "She will certainly be happy to see you."
certainly do (collocation): Used to express strong confidence about a future action. — "He will certainly do his best."

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