Certainly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /ˈsər-tᵊn-lē/ cer·tain·ly

Meaning & Definition of Certainly

Certainly (adverb)

  1. in a manner that is certain, with certainty
  2. it is certain that, assuredly

Certainly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. without any question

    "certainly, you can come to the party"

    similar: all right, alright, assuredly, clearly, definitely, doubtless, easily, forsooth, hands down, inarguably, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indeed, indisputably, plainly, really, so, sure, surely, truly, unarguably, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably, by all means, by all odds, damn well, for certain, for sure
    related: conceivably, likely, perhaps, possibly, probably, obviously, unmistakably

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Certainly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Certainly:

all right, alright, assuredly, clearly, definitely, doubtless, easily, forsooth, hands down, inarguably, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indeed, indisputably, plainly, really, so, sure, surely, truly, unarguably, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably, by all means, by all odds, damn well, for certain, for sure

Related Words for Certainly

conceivably, likely, perhaps, possibly, probably, obviously, unmistakably

Origin & Etymology of Certainly

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Certainly

Words & Phrases Containing Certainly

certainly not

Frequently Asked Questions about Certainly

What does "Certainly" mean?

"Certainly" means in a manner that is certain, with certainty. As an adverb, it is defined as: in a manner that is certain, with certainty.

What is another word for "Certainly"?

Other words for "Certainly" include all right, alright, assuredly, clearly, definitely, doubtless, easily and forsooth. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Certainly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Certainly"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Certainly". Common alternatives include all right, alright, assuredly, clearly, definitely, doubtless, easily, forsooth, hands down and inarguably.

How do you use "Certainly" in a sentence?

Examples of "Certainly" in a sentence: "certainly, you can come to the party".

Is "Certainly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Certainly" is an adverb.

Is "Certainly" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Certainly" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Certainly"?

"Certainly" is pronounced /ˈsər-tᵊn-lē/ and divided into syllables as cer·tain·ly.

What is the origin of the word "Certainly"?

First known use: 14th century.