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| cer·tain·ly [ súrt'nlee ] |
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1. definitely: without any doubt or qualification on the part of the speaker
 It's certainly a big problem.
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2. used to concede point: used to concede a point that has been made
 That's certainly an area we could improve upon.
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3. yes: used to indicate unreserved assent
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certainly not used to indicate emphatic denial or refusal
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