certainly
English
/ˈsɝʔn̩li/, /ˈsɜːtn̩li/
adv
Definitions
- In a way which is certain; with certainty.
- Without doubt, surely.
- An emphatic affirmative answer; of course.
Etymology
Suffix from English certain.
Origin
English
certain
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Cognates and derived terms
- certain English
- certainness English
- incertain English
- noncertain English
- uncertain English
- certain French
- certeyn Middle English
- certena Ido