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certainly

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜː.tn̩.li/

The English word “certainly” has 3 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. In a way which is certain; with certainty.
  2. Without doubt, surely.
  3. An emphatic affirmative answer; of course.

Etymology

From Middle English certeynly; equivalent to certain + -ly.

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