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| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : sur-tn-lee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɜr tn li |
Definition of certainly
Origin :- c.1300, in all main modern senses, from certain + -ly (2).
- adv without doubt
- She certainly knew he was liable to go at any time, in exactly the way he did go.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- I certainly did need you to come along right now and set me straight.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Too bad, though—you certainly need a wife to take the conceit out of you.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- "Certainly, Robert," was the reply, but the lawyer's manner showed some surprise.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- "You certainly do know your business, son," said Uncle Peter, fervently.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Aldonza had certainly not taught him the phrases he was so fond of repeating.
- Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
- He certainly had warmed a snake on his hearth, and how was he to be rid of it?
- Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
- "He certainly is not lacking in audacity," thought Mr. Morgan.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- "He certainly was not what is called a domestic character," said Aunt Jane.
- Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
- There could probably be no concealment, certainly no explanation.
- Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
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