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certainly

UK
/ˈsɜːtənli/
US
/ˈsɜrtnli/

Translations

certainlyadverb
certainlyadverb
certainlyinterjection
Used as a formal or emphatic response meaning 'of course' or 'yes'.
certainlyinterjection
Used in isolation to express agreement or grant permission.
certainlyadverb
UK
/ˈsɜːtənli/
US
/ˈsɜrtnli/
She will certainly attend the meeting tomorrow.
Elle assistera certainement à la réunion demain.
Additional translations
à coup sûr
sûrementDans le sens de « sans aucun doute » ; emploi courant, parfois proche de « probablement » selon le contexte.
sans aucun doute
assurémentSoutenu; marque une certitude appuyée.
Synonyms
definitely
surely
undoubtedly
absolutely
positively
without a doubt
for sure
Antonyms
uncertainly
doubtfully
certainlyinterjection
UK
/ˈsɜː.tən.li/
US
/ˈsɝː.tən.li/
Used as a standalone response expressing agreement or consent.
bien sûr
"Would you like some help?" — "Certainly!"
"Voulez-vous un peu d’aide ?" — "Bien sûr !"
certainementS’emploie pour marquer un accord ou une réponse affirmative appuyée.
"Would you like some help?" — "Certainly!"
"Voulez-vous un peu d’aide ?" — "Certainement !"
Additional translations
absolumentRéponse affirmative emphatique.
bien entenduFormule de réponse affirmative, un peu plus soutenue.
évidemmentRéponse affirmative marquant l’accord ou le consentement, souvent avec une nuance de politesse.
Synonyms
Affirmative!
Indeed!
By all means!
You bet!
Sure thing!
Definitely!
Absolutely!
Of course!
Sure!
Gladly!

Definitions

certainlyadverb
Without doubt; definitely; surely.
He will certainly arrive before noon.
Used to add emphasis to a statement or opinion.
It certainly looks like rain.
certainlyadverb
without doubt; definitely; surely
She will certainly arrive before noon.
certainlyinterjection
Used to express agreement or to give permission politely.
"Could you close the window?" — "Certainly!"
certainlyinterjection
used to express willing agreement or assurance
Certainly! I'll be happy to help.
certainlyadverb
Without doubt; definitely.
She will certainly attend the meeting tomorrow.
Used to emphasize the speaker's belief that what is said is true.
He certainly seems to be the best candidate for the job.
certainlyinterjection
Expressing emphatic agreement, consent, or affirmative reply.
"Would you like some help?" — "Certainly!"
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