ALL meanings of certainly
cer·tain·ly
C c - adverb certainly You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement. 3
- adverb certainly You use certainly when you are agreeing with what someone has said. 3
- adverb certainly You say certainly not when you want to say 'no' in a strong way. 3
- adverb certainly with certainty; without doubt 3
- sentence substitute certainly by all means; definitely: used in answer to questions 3
- adverb certainly beyond a doubt; surely 3
- adverb certainly yes 3
- adverb certainly with certainty; without doubt; assuredly: I'll certainly be there. 1
- adverb certainly yes, of course: Certainly, take the keys. 1
- adverb certainly surely; to be sure: He certainly is successful. 1
- noun certainly Undoubtedly; definitely; surely. 1
- adverb certainly surely, definitely 1
- adverb certainly of course 1
- adverb certainly no doubt 1
- abbreviation CERTAINLY confidently 1
- adverb certainly In a way which is certain; with certainty. 0
- adverb certainly Without doubt, surely. 0
- adverb certainly An emphatic affirmative answer; of course. 0