9.4.4.1 Certainly, definitely

Use this domain for words that a speaker uses to indicate that he thinks something is certainly true or is certain to happen.

Louw Nida Codes: 
71C Certain, Uncertain
  • What words indicate that something is certainly true?
    certainly, absolutely, definitely, there is no doubt, undoubtedly, without a doubt, without doubt, without a shadow of a doubt, unquestionably, be beyond dispute, there's no denying, there are no two ways about it, there is no question
  • What words indicate that something will certainly happen?
    certainly, definitely, be bound to, be sure to, be certain to, be assured of, be only a matter of time, be just a matter of time, cut and dried, you can bet your life, you can bet your bottom dollar, be a certainty, be a foregone conclusion, for sure
  • What words indicate that something will certainly succeed?
    can't go wrong, be a dead cert, it's in the bag, it's a safe bet, it's a sure bet, foolproof
  • What words refer to doing something in order to be certain that something will happen?
    make sure, make certain, insure, ensure, see that, see to it
  • What words indicate that something is certain to happen and nothing can be done to stop it?
    inevitable, whether you like it or not, willy nilly, be fated to, be destined to, predestined, be meant to be, pre-ordained, doomed, the inevitable
  • What words describe something that is certain?
    certain, definite, conclusive
  • What words indicate that something is certainly not true?
    absolute, assurance, assured, can, certain, certainly, certitude, clear, decided, decisive, definite, doubtless, established, fixed, guaranteed, incalculable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, ineluctable, inevitable, infallible, inescapable, inevitable, irrefragable, irrefutable, positive, really, set, settled, single-minded, sure, sureness, trustworthy, unarguable, unavoidable, undeniable, unequivocal, unmistakable, unquestionable,