certainly

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈsɜː.tn̩.li/]

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1. certainly (adv) — sense 1

Definition: In a way which is certain; with certainty.

Example: he verily thought he had young live frogs in his belly, qui vivebant ex alimento suo, that lived by his nourishment, and was so certainly persuaded of it, that for many years following he could not be rectified in his conceit.

2. certainly (adv) — sense 2

Definition: Without doubt, surely.

Example: The accident was certainly caused by human error.

3. certainly (adv) — sense 3

Definition: An emphatic affirmative answer; of course.

Example: Would you like it with ice? Certainly, and with lemon please.

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