Example: She will certainly help you with that problem
Definition
"Certainly" is an adverb used to express complete confidence or assurance about something, indicating that something will definitely happen or is true. For example, in the sentence 'She will certainly help you with that problem,' it means she will definitely provide assistance.
The word "certainly" comes from the adjective "certain," which originates from the Latin word 'certus,' meaning 'settled' or 'sure.' The suffix '-ly' was added to form an adverb, indicating the manner of being sure or definite. Did you know? "Certainly" has been used in English since the late Middle Ages to convey assurance.
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"Certainly" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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