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certainly

/ˈsɜːtn̩li/
adverb

  1. In a way which is certain; with certainty.

  2. Without doubt, surely.

    "That was certainly sweet of him."

  3. An emphatic affirmative answer; of course.

    "Would you like it with ice?  Certainly, and with lemon please."

Synonymsdamn right, damn straight, fo shizzle, for sure, oh yeah, wye aye

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