word | certainly |
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definition | adverb You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement . The public is certainly getting tired of hearing about it. The bombs are almost certainly part of a much bigger conspiracy. Today's inflation figure is certainly too high. Certainly, pets can help children develop friendship skills. You use certainly when you are agreeing with what someone has said . 'In any case you remained friends.'—'Certainly.' 'You keep out of their way don't you?'—'I certainly do.' You say certainly not when you want to say 'no' in a strong way. 'Perhaps it would be better if I withdrew altogether.'—'Certainly not!' |
cefr-level | A2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:a2
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