Certainly

9 lettersadverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Without doubt; definitely and assuredly. Used to emphasise confidence in a statement or to give polite affirmative responses.

“The results will certainly improve with consistent practice and dedication.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈsɜːtn̩li/

Syllables

cer·tain·ly

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Synonyms

definitelyundoubtedlysurely

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Wordle

Contains 'ly' suffix and three vowels; watch for the common adverb pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points; versatile word with good letter distribution for extensions

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