certes

Examples

• All

• It is, certes, a tale worth telling to future generations.

• The knight, certes, kept his promise to the king.

• He will, certes, return before nightfall.

• The story, certes, is a tale of great adventure.

• He will, certes, return before nightfall.

• The knight, certes, kept his promise to the king.

• It is, certes, a tale worth telling to future generations.

Synonyms

C

certainly

vscertes

∞ 1.0

Showing that something is true or will happen without any doubt

is similar but appears mainly in archaic or literary contexts

S

surely

vscertes

∞ 1.0

Without any doubt

is similar yet appears more in older or literary contexts

F

for certain

vscertes

104 1.3

To be completely sure and have no doubt

means the same but is reserved for archaic or literary use

W

without doubt

vscertes

7 2.3

Says that something is certainly true

conveys the same certainty but in archaic or literary style

V

verily

vscertes

• Archaic

4 9.9

People often say it in old or formal language to show truth

is identical in meaning and also fits archaic or literary usage

D

doubtlessly

vscertes

3 4.6

In a way that shows there is no doubt

shares certainty but is used in older or literary phrasing

Antonyms

U

uncertainly

11 4.0

Act or speak in a way that shows you are not sure

D

doubtfully

4 3.8

In a way that shows you are not sure and have little confidence

How Certain

certes

• Archaic

9.9

probably

∞ 1.0

possibly

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology