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You need this adverb because the implication is that the speaker is absolutely convinced that the other person must know. It's as if they are saying: Reassure me and tell me that you do know.
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| Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:36 am Surely vs. certainly |
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Dear Alan
Can you give a sample for each? |
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| Sun Mar 05, 2006 12:09 pm Examples |
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Hi Bashar,
You asked
| Quote: | Hi Alan,
What's the difference between "absolutely, surely, definitely, certainly" in this sentence? I'm not convinced with the correct answer.
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She's absolutely convinced that she's right - she's 100% convinced that she's right.
Surely, you are impressed by her conviction - you must be impressed with her conviction, aren't you?
I definitely heard her say that she was convinced - it's quite clear to me that she said that and I have no doubts about it.
It certainly makes a change to meet someone with such strong views - it's very true to say and I must admit it makes a change ...
Hope this throws a little light on the differences - I certainly hope so!
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