Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Adverbs of Certainty
Here, you will learn some Adverbs of Certainty that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.
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surely
[Adverb]
in a manner showing absolute confidence in the statement
Ex: If you study consistently , you will surely improve your grades .
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maybe
[Adverb]
used to show uncertainty or hesitation
Ex: Maybe we should try a different restaurant this time .
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potentially
[Adverb]
in a manner expressing the capability or likelihood of something happening or developing in the future
Ex: The data breach could potentially lead to a loss of sensitive information .
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unlikely
[Adjective]
having a low chance of happening or being true
Ex: It 's unlikely that they will finish the project on time given the current progress .
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certainly
[Adverb]
in an assured manner, leaving no room for doubt
Ex: The team certainly worked hard to achieve their goals this season .
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possibly
[Adverb]
used to express that something might happen or be true
Ex: Depending on funding , the company might possibly expand its services to new markets .
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probably
[Adverb]
used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty
Ex: He is probably going to join us for dinner tonight .
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perhaps
[Adverb]
used to express possibility or likelihood of something
Ex: Perhaps there is a better solution we have n't considered yet .
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most likely
[Adverb]
used to suggest that there is a strong chance of something happening
Ex: He ’ll most likely be late , considering how far away he lives .
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undoubtedly
[Adverb]
used to say that there is no doubt something is true or is the case
Ex: The team 's victory was undoubtedly due to their hard work and excellent strategy .
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