certainly
/ˈsɜːtnli/adverb
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निश्चित रूप से, बेशक, अवश्य
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without doubt
निश्चित रूप से, बेशक, अवश्य
- He will certainly win the match.
- Radhika certainly knows how to manage her time.
- The team will certainly be glad of the extra practice.
+ 2 more examples
- This is certainly the best biryani in the city.
- She will certainly be late if she leaves now.
Synonyms definitely surely undoubtedly without doubt
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used to say that you agree or are willing to do something
ज़रूर, बिल्कुल, अवश्य
- 'Could you help me with this form?' 'Certainly.'
- 'Did you like it?' 'Certainly not!'
- Can you lend me your notes? Certainly, I will bring them tomorrow.
+ 2 more examples
- Shall I close the window? Certainly, if you feel cold.
- Would you like to join us for tea? Certainly, I would love to.
Synonyms of course sure definitely
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
certainly + verb (adverb position)
Certainly goes before the main verb but after am, is, are, was or were, and after the first auxiliary.
'Certainly' मुख्य क्रिया से पहले आता है, पर am, is, are, was, were और पहली सहायक क्रिया के बाद।
- She is certainly the best candidate.
- He will certainly come tomorrow.
Certainly. / Certainly not.
Used alone, certainly agrees politely to a request; certainly not is a firm refusal.
अकेले प्रयुक्त होने पर 'certainly' अनुरोध पर शिष्टता से सहमति देता है; 'certainly not' दृढ़ इनकार है।
- 'May I borrow your pen?' 'Certainly.'
- 'Can I copy the answer?' 'Certainly not.'
certainly vs surely
Certainly states a fact with confidence; surely often expresses hope or surprise and seeks agreement.
'Certainly' आत्मविश्वास से तथ्य बताता है; 'surely' प्रायः आशा या आश्चर्य जताता है और सहमति चाहता है।
- Surely you have not forgotten my birthday?
certainly + adjective
Certainly can strengthen an adjective or a statement, meaning without doubt.
'Certainly' विशेषण या कथन को बल दे सकता है, जिसका अर्थ निःसंदेह है।
- It is certainly true that practice helps.
+Collocations 4
certainly + verb
willcanshouldwoulddid
- You can certainly try again next year.
adverb + certainly
mostalmostvery nearlyquitenot
- He is most certainly the right person for the job.
phrase with certainly
certainly notmost certainlycertainly don'tcertainly donot certainly
- I certainly do not agree with that.
reply words
Certainly, sir.Certainly, madam.Certainly, I will.Certainly, go ahead.Certainly, why not?
- 'Could you help me?' 'Certainly, why not?'
“More examples 5
- Radhika will certainly pass if she keeps up her routine.
यदि राधिका अपनी दिनचर्या बनाए रखेगी तो वह निश्चित ही उत्तीर्ण होगी।
- The film was certainly better than the book.
फ़िल्म निःसंदेह किताब से बेहतर थी।
- 'Shall I close the window?' 'Certainly.'
'क्या मैं खिड़की बंद कर दूँ?' 'ज़रूर।'
- That is certainly not what I meant.
मेरा आशय निश्चित रूप से वह नहीं था।
- She certainly knows how to cook rajma.
वह राजमा बनाना निश्चय ही जानती है।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ He certainly is come.
✓ He has certainly come.
Certainly goes after the auxiliary has and before the main verb come.
'Certainly' सहायक क्रिया 'has' के बाद और मुख्य क्रिया 'come' से पहले आता है।
✗ Certainly he will come, I think so.
✓ He will certainly come.
Do not mix certainly with I think; they weaken each other.
'Certainly' को 'I think' के साथ न मिलाएँ; दोनों एक-दूसरे को कमज़ोर करते हैं।
✗ I am certainly that he will win.
✓ I am certain that he will win.
After am the adjective certain is needed, not the adverb certainly.
'Am' के बाद विशेषण 'certain' चाहिए, क्रिया-विशेषण 'certainly' नहीं।