Definitions for certainly
ˈsɜr tn licer·tain·ly

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. surely, certainly, sure, for sure, for certain, sure enough, sure as shooting(adverb)

   definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')

   "the results are surely encouraging"; "she certainly is a hard worker"; "it's going to be a good day for sure"; "they are coming, for certain"; "they thought he had been killed sure enough"; "he'll win sure as shooting"; "they sure smell good"; "sure he'll come"

Wiktionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. certainly(Adverb)

   In a way which is certain; with certainty.

2. certainly(Adverb)

   Without doubt, surely; of course.

3. certainly(Adverb)

   An emphatic affirmative answer.

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

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Certainly(adverb)

   without doubt or question; unquestionably

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. certainly

   For certain

   We certainly require some night rain for the garden and fields.

   Submitted by MaryC on May 30, 2020  

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1. certainly

   Certainly vs. Definitely -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between Certainly and Definitely.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'certainly' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #572

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'certainly' in Written Corpus Frequency: #323

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'certainly' in Adverbs Frequency: #71

How to pronounce certainly?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say certainly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of certainly in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of certainly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of certainly in a Sentence

1. Michael Werner:

   This (rejection) certainly makes it clear that even if the HK exchange were to reconsider the terms of the transaction, it shows fundamentally the LSE board would prefer to go down the Refinitiv route.

2. Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos:

   We don't anticipate moving the schedule around much, certainly not in 2020.

3. George Strait:

   We’re just trying to get people to try it, you know, so many people have a little phobia about drinking tequila. [ They think ] it's going to be nasty, you're going to hold your nose and drink it down as fast as you can and suck on a lime and lick some salt — but our tequila certainly isn't that way.

4. Barry Wynn:

   The governor would obviously like to see that there is enthusiastic and widespread and diverse support for his campaign, i would say that you’re doing very well in South Carolina, and I would certainly encourage him to run.

5. Walmart CFO Brett Biggs:

   Certainly this kind of environment, everybody likes.

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