Certainly

adverb
/ˈsɜː.tən.li/

Meaning

without doubt; definitely; used to agree or give permission
without doubt; surely; used to emphasize certainty

Example Sentences

I will certainly help you with this project.

I will certainly help you with your project.

Example Expressions

certainly not

Synonyms

definitely, surely, absolutely, undoubtedly, clearly
Entry 1
definitely, surely, absolutely, undoubtedly
Entry 2
surely, definitely, undoubtedly, absolutely, clearly

Antonyms

uncertainly, doubtfully, maybe, possibly, uncertain
Entry 1
uncertainly, doubtfully, maybe, possibly
Entry 2
possibly, maybe, uncertain

Collocations

certainly not, certainly will, most certainly, certainly true, certainly help, certainly possible
Entry 1
certainly not, certainly will, most certainly
Entry 2
certainly true, certainly help, certainly possible, most certainly

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by surprise; unexpectedly
In every place that; anywhere that; no matter where
one time only; at some time in the past; formerly
at an earlier time or before now
further away than; exceeding; more than
in a way that causes surprise or amazement

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