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Synonyms & Similar Words
absolutely
undoubtedly
definitely
clearly
obviously
unmistakably
undoubtedly
without a doubt
positively
affirmatively
yes
assuredly
indisputably
unquestionably
inevitably
necessarily
naturally
normally
usually
typically
generally
probably
likely
apparently
seemingly
evidently
manifestly
patently
plainly
undoubtedly
unquestionably
Meaning of Certainly
The primary meaning of the word "Certainly" is used to indicate absolute certainty or confirmation.
Definitions
- Used to indicate absolute certainty or confirmation
- Used to show agreement or acceptance
- Used to emphasize the truth or accuracy of something
Etymology of Certainly
The word "Certainly" originates from the Old French word "certein," meaning certain, and the Latin word "certus," meaning determined, or fixed
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to express certainty or confirmation
Example Uses
- I will certainly attend the meeting tomorrow
- She certainly knows how to play the piano
- It is certainly true that he is a hard worker
- The weather forecast says it will certainly rain tomorrow
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
doubtfully
uncertainly
questionably
arguably
possibly
maybe
perhaps
unsurely
hesitantly
ambiguously
vaguely
unclearly
inconclusively
indefinitely
uncertainly
unpredictably
unreliably
untrustworthily
inconclusively
disputably
debatably
controversially
skeptically