certainly

Meanings

• adverb

  Expressing assurance or certainty.

  - "I certainly will be there."
  - "You can certainly count on me."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɝʔn̩li/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

damn right , damn straight , fo shizzle , for sure , oh yeah , wye aye , absolutely , beyond doubt , indubitably , sure thing , undoubtedly , wis , without a doubt , definitely , doubtlessly , in fact , indeed , indisputably , indubitably , no doubt , really , sure , surely , truly , undoubtedly , unquestionably , wis , without a doubt

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with certainly
hermes , ermes , fermes , termes

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Variants

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certainly , certainly not

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Etymology

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Old French certainer, from cert, certain; see secure.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'certainly' contains the letters 'c', 'e', 'r', 't', 'a', 'i', 'n', 'l', 'y'.

2. In music, the term 'certainly' is sometimes used in the title of compositions, such as 'Certainly' by the band The Dresden Dolls.

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Related Concepts

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1. assurance: A state of being certain or confident.

2. confidence: A feeling of self-assurance or trust in one's abilities, qualities, or the trustworthiness of others.

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Culture

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In literature, 'certainly' is often used to express confidence and assurance. For example, in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy uses the word 'certainly' to assure Elizabeth Bennet of his feelings for her.

How to Memorize "certainly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person expressing certainty with a confident tone and body language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'certainly' with the idea of being sure or confident.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Certainly means Confidently Expressing I'm Sure'.

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