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certainly

/ˈsɜːtnli/

[/ˈsɜːtnli/]

definitely

Intermediateadverb

Definition

Without doubt; used to confirm or to agree politely.

Certainly, I would be happy to help you carry those bags upstairs.

From Latin "certus," settled or sure.

Polite and emphatic; common in formal service and customer settings.

certaintyagreement

definitely

for certain

of course

certainly