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certainly

cer·tain·ly [ súrt'nlee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. definitely: without any doubt or qualification on the part of the speaker
It's certainly a big problem.

2. used to concede point: used to concede a point that has been made
That's certainly an area we could improve upon.

3. yes: used to indicate unreserved assent


certainly not used to indicate emphatic denial or refusal

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