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   certainly

   /ˈsəːt(ɪ)nli/

   adverb

   • 1. used to emphasize the speaker's belief that what is said is true: "the prestigious address certainly adds to the firm's appeal" Similar unquestionablysurelyassuredlydefinitelybeyond questionwithout questionbeyond doubtunequivocallyindubitablyundeniablyirrefutablyindisputablyincontrovertiblyincontestablyobviouslypatentlymanifestlyevidentlyplainlyclearlytransparentlypalpablyunmistakablyconclusivelyundisputedlyundoubtedlythere are no two ways about itinformal:as sure as eggs is eggsOpposite possibly
   • ▪ used to indicate that a statement is made as a concession or contrasted with another: "our current revenues are certainly lower than anticipated" Similar admittedlybeyond questionwithout questiondefinitelyundoubtedlywithout a doubt
   • ▪ used to express complete agreement with something that has just been said: "‘A good idea,’ she agreed. ‘Certainly!’"

   Scrabble Points: 14

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   • E

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   • A

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