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Certainly

🔄 Synonyms of "Certainly"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
sure(modal) Without doubt, certainly.
surely(sentence adverb) Certainly, undoubtedly.
sure enough(idiomatic, evaluative) Just as one would expect.
sure as shooting(simile) Most certainly; definitely.
for surenot open to doubt
for certainthe second EP by American rapper Bia, which was released on December 11, 2020, through Epic Records.

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WordDefinition
sure(modal) Without doubt, certainly.
sure as shooting(simile) Most certainly; definitely.
sure enough(idiomatic, evaluative) Just as one would expect.
surely(sentence adverb) Certainly, undoubtedly.
for certainthe second EP by American rapper Bia, which was released on December 11, 2020, through Epic Records.
for suredefinitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
assuredlyFor sure; certainly.
determinedlyIn a determined manner.
necessarilyInevitably; of necessity.
manifestlyIn a manifest manner; obviously.
evidentlyIn a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred.
patently(usually negative) In a clear and unambiguous manner.
probablyIn all likelihood.
apparentlySeemingly; in appearance.
likelyProbable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.
decisivelyIn a decisive manner.
obviouslyIn an obvious or clearly apparent manner.
clearly(modal) Without a doubt; obviously.
safelyIn a secure manner; without the possibility of injury or harm resulting.
truly(modal) Honestly, genuinely, in fact, really.

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