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

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certain

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