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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5) - Adverbs of Certainty

Here, you will learn some Adverbs of Certainty that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (5)
surely
surely
[Adverb]

in a manner showing absolute confidence in the statement

Ex: She will surely appreciate your thoughtful gesture. 
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maybe
maybe
[Adverb]

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

Ex: She may go to the beach if the weather improves, maybe even bring a picnic. 
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potentially
potentially
[Adverb]

in a manner expressing the capability or likelihood of something happening or developing in the future

Ex: The new investment could potentially bring significant returns. 
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unlikely
unlikely
[Adjective]

having a low chance of happening or being true

Ex: It's unlikely that it will rain tomorrow, as the weather forecast predicts clear skies. 
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definitely
definitely
[Adverb]

in a certain way

Ex: I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow. 
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certainly
certainly
[Adverb]

in an assured manner, leaving no room for doubt

Ex: You can certainly count on my support. 
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clearly
clearly
[Adverb]

without any uncertainty

Ex: The evidence presented in the court was clearly indicative of the defendant's guilt. 
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possibly
possibly
[Adverb]

used to express that something might happen or be true

Ex: The store will possibly restock the item next week. 
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probably
probably
[Adverb]

used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

Ex: She will probably arrive at the party after 8 PM. 
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perhaps
perhaps
[Adverb]

used to express possibility or likelihood of something

Ex: He is late, perhaps he missed the bus. 
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(most|very) likely
most likely
[Adverb]

used to suggest that there is a strong chance of something happening

Ex: She will most likely finish the project before the deadline. 
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undoubtedly
undoubtedly
[Adverb]

used to say that there is no doubt something is true or is the case

Ex: She is undoubtedly the best candidate for the job, given her experience and skills. 
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