certainly

• Adverb, das eine starke Behauptung, Gewissheit oder Zustimmung ausdrückt. Es kann „ohne Zweifel“, „ganz sicher“ oder „natürlich“ bedeuten und wird sowohl formell als auch informell verwendet.

An adverb used to express strong affirmation, certainty, or agreement. It can mean "without doubt," "definitely," or "of course." It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

1. Without doubtA2formal

   Used to emphasize that something is true or will happen.

   Zweifellos

   • She will certainly arrive on time.
   • He certainly knows the answer to that question.
   • This is certainly the best cake I have ever tasted.

   Synonymeabsolutelyassuredlybeyond doubtdefinitelypositivelysurelyundoubtedlyunquestionably

   Antonymedoubtfullyperhapsquestionablyuncertainly

2. In response to a requestA2formal

   Used to express agreement or willingness to do something.

   Zustimmung oder Bereitschaft

   • Can you help me with this? Certainly!
   • May I borrow your pen? Certainly, here you go.
   • Would you like some tea? Certainly, thank you.

   Synonymeabsolutelyby all meansdefinitelyof coursesuresurely

   Antonymenorefusal