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certainly.

In a way which is certain; with certainty.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈsɜː.tn̩.li/Received-Pronunciation/ˈsɝ.tn̩.li/Canada, General-American[ˈsɝ.ʔn̩.li]Canada, General-American
  1. In a way which is certain; with certainty.

  2. Without doubt, surely.

    The accident was certainly caused by human error.
    That was certainly sweet of him.
  3. An emphatic affirmative answer; of course.

    Would you like it with ice?  Certainly, and with lemon please.
Where this word comes from

From Middle English certeynly; equivalent to certain + -ly.

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