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Meaning of certainly
The primary meaning of the word "certainly" is to indicate a high degree of certainty or confidence in something.
Etymology of certainly
The word "certainly" has its roots in the Latin word "certus," meaning "fixed" or "determined," and the Old French word "certein," meaning "certain" or "sure."
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially with the meaning "with certainty" or "without doubt."
Synonyms
absolutely
definitely
undoubtedly
clearly
obviously
plainly
unmistakably
undoubtedly
assuredly
positively
firmly
confidently
without doubt
inevitably
necessarily
naturally
of course
surely
truly
really
genuinely
authentically
sincerely
unmistakably
unquestionably
indisputably
undeniably
inescapably
inevitably
manifestly
palpably
patently
visibly
apparently
evidently
apparently
seemingly
allegedly
supposedly
presumably
allegedly
reportedly
supposedly
Definitions
- Used to indicate a high degree of certainty or confidence in something
- * Used to show agreement or confirmation
- * Used to emphasize the truth or accuracy of something
Usage Examples
- I will certainly attend the meeting tomorrow.
- * She is certainly one of the most talented artists of our time.
- * He certainly knows how to make an impression.
Antonyms
doubtfully
uncertainly
possibly
maybe
perhaps
questionably
arguably
conceivably
potentially
plausibly
believably
credibly
feasibly
imaginably
likewisely
presumably
probably
supposedly
allegedly
reportedly
supposedly
uncertainly
unclearly
vaguely
ambiguously
obscurely
enigmatically