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cer⋅tain⋅ly

[sur-tn-lee]
–adverb
1. with certainty; without doubt; assuredly: I'll certainly be there.
2. yes, of course: Certainly, take the keys.
3. surely; to be sure: He certainly is successful.

Origin:
1250–1300; ME; see certain, -ly
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cer·tain·ly   (sûr'tn-lē)   
adv.  
  1. Undoubtedly; definitely: This is certainly not my writing.

  2. By all means; of course: You may certainly join us.

  3. Surely: They certainly are hard workers.

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