certainly

adverb
UK: /ˈsɜːtnli/
US: /ˈsɝːtnli/

  1. Definitely; without any doubt.

    1. Are you coming to the party? Certainly, I wouldn't miss it. [ ] [ ]
    2. He certainly seemed keen on the idea, but I'm not sure if he will agree. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to agree strongly with someone or to emphasize something.

    1. That was a great movie. Certainly! [ ] [ ]
    2. Certainly, we need to address this issue immediately before it gets worse. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

indeed absolutely assuredly surely definitely
certainly interjection

  1. Used to express polite agreement or acceptance.

    1. Can you help me? Certainly, I can. [ ] [ ]
    2. Certainly, I'd be happy to assist you with your project anytime. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "certainly" in English means: Definitely; without any doubt., Used to agree strongly with someone or to emphasize something..

The phonetic transcription of "certainly" is /ˈsɜːtnli/ in British English and /ˈsɝːtnli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "certainly": indeed, absolutely, assuredly, surely, definitely.

Example usage of "certainly": "Are you coming to the party? Certainly, I wouldn't miss it.". More examples on the page.