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certainly vs certain

certain vs certainly

certainly is not an adjective while certain is an adjective.

certainly is an adverb but certain is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
certainly No No No Yes
certain No Yes No No
certainly (adjective) certain (adjective)
established beyond doubt or question; definitely known
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
certain to occur; destined or inevitable
established irrevocably
exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance
definite but not specified or identified
reliable in operation or effect
certainly (adverb) certain (adverb)
definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
Difference between certainly and certain

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