B1
certainly vs surely
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| certainlyadverb/ˈsɜːr.tən.li/ | Meaning without any doubt; used to say yes strongly | Goes with — | Example She will certainly be late if she leaves at nine. |
| surelyadverb/ˈʃʊr.li/ | Meaning used to show you are surprised, or that you think something must be true | Goes with surely lead to | Example He has lived here ten years, so surely he knows the way. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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