Definitions for certainly

certainly cer·tain·ly

Spelling: [sur-tn-lee]
IPA: /ˈsɜr tn li/

Certainly is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 673 anagrams from letters in certainly (aceilnrty).

Definitions for certainly

adverb

  1. with certainty; without doubt; assuredly:
  2. yes, of course:
  3. surely; to be sure:

Origin of certainly

Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at certain, -ly

Examples for certainly

Too bad, though—you certainly need a wife to take the conceit out of you.

She certainly knew he was liable to go at any time, in exactly the way he did go.

I am fortunate that I have never been deathly ill, but whenever I have the stomach flu, I most certainly feel like I am dying.

They will do it,” Revels declared, “as certainly as the sun shines in the heavens.

The well, ghost or no ghost, is certainly a piece of history with a bold presence.

"certainly, Robert," was the reply, but the lawyer's manner showed some surprise.

I certainly did need you to come along right now and set me straight.

"You certainly do know your business, son," said Uncle Peter, fervently.

certainly paid paternity leave is part of it (and in the U.S., we need paid maternity and paternity leave).

certainly, she seems to command near-total devotion among her clients.

Word Value for certainly
Scrable

14

Words with friends

16

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