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certainly [ certain·ly ]

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ˈsɜːrtnli ]
[
UK
ˈsɜːtnli ]
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Adverb

1. Used to emphasize the speaker's belief that what is said is true.

It may be true of good wine, but it is certainly not true of a good sommelier.

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2. Used to indicate that a statement is made as a concession or contrasted with another.

There is certainly no reason to take the second course of action over the first.

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3. Used to express complete agreement with something that has just been said.

‘A good idea,’ she agreed. ‘Certainly!’

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