Certainly and Plainly

Certainly

Certainly adverb - Without any question.
Usage example: certainly, you can come to the party
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Synonyms for Certainly

Plainly is a synonym for certainly in clearly topic. In some cases you can use "Plainly" instead an adverb "Certainly", when it comes to topics like unquestionably.

Nearby Words: certain, certainty

Plainly

Plainly adverb - Without any question.
Usage example: your wife is plainly upset that you didn't invite her to the game with us

Certainly is a synonym for plainly. You can use "Certainly" instead an adverb "Plainly".

Nearby Words: plain, plainness

Both words in one sentence

  • Animation / Pucca While she's certainly cute, she doesn't particularly stand out compared to some of the other girls, and even dresses rather plainly.
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