Certainly Definition & Meaning
certainly
- adverb
- definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely'); "the results are surely encouraging"; "she certainly is a hard worker"; "it's going to be a good day for sure"; "they are coming, for certain"; "they thought he had been killed sure enough"; "he'll win sure as shooting"; "they sure smell good"; "sure he'll come"
"Certainly" in song lyrics
See how certainly is used in real songs:
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"And I went through this personally, certainly"
Beanie Sigel f/ Cam'Ron — Wanted (On the Run) -
"You know, I'm there most certainly"
Bizzy Bone f/ Chris Notez — Hard Times -
"than a brain ray, with the energy certainly"
Bizzy Bone f/ Twista — Money
Words that rhyme with certainly
Usage tips for "certainly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "certainly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for certainly to find words that pair well.
Use "certainly" in a verse
Now that you know what "certainly" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does certainly mean?
- definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely'); "the results are surely encouraging"; "she certainly is a hard worker"; "it's going to be a good day for sure"; "they are coming, for certain"; "they thought he had been killed sure enough"; "he'll win sure as shooting"; "they sure smell good"; "sure he'll come"
- What part of speech is certainly?
- Certainly is an adverb.