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."

Synonyms of certainly

Words with a similar meaning to certainly:

• surely
• definitely
• absolutely
• undoubtedly

Antonyms of certainly

Words with the opposite meaning to certainly:

• perhaps
• maybe
• doubtfully

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