assuredly
/ə'ʃuəridli/
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Definition
Adverb: Without a doubt; certainly; definitely. Used to express complete confidence in a statement.
Usage
"Assuredly" is a formal adverb used to emphasize that something is undoubtedly true or will definitely happen. It strengthens a statement, removing any possibility of doubt.
Examples
- The sun will assuredly rise tomorrow.
- She is assuredly the most qualified candidate for the position.
- If you continue to practice, you will assuredly improve.
Advanced Usage
- "Assuredly not": A strong, formal way to say "certainly not" or "definitely not."
- This is assuredly not the outcome we wanted.
- Used to introduce a confirming or contrasting point with strong certainty.
- The plan is risky. Assuredly, the potential rewards are great.
Variants and Related Words
- Assure (verb): To tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.
- I assure you, everything is under control.
- Assured (adjective): Confident or guaranteed.
- He spoke in an assured manner.
- An assured income.
- Assurance (noun): A positive declaration intended to give confidence; confidence or certainty in one's own abilities.
- She gave me her assurance that it would be done.
- He answered the question with assurance.
Synonyms
- Certainly
- Definitely
- Undoubtedly
- Unquestionably
- Indisputably
Antonyms
- Possibly
- Perhaps
- Doubtfully
- Uncertainly
Adverb
- without a doubt
- the grammar schools were assuredly not intended for the gentry alone