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: She will surely appreciate your thoughtful gesture.

maybe

[Adverb]

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

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

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.

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.

definitely

[Adverb]

in a certain way

Ex: I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.

certainly

[Adverb]

in an assured manner, leaving no room for doubt

Ex: You can certainly count on my support.

clearly

[Adverb]

without any uncertainty

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

possibly

[Adverb]

used to express that something might happen or be true

Ex: The store will possibly restock the item next week.

probably

[Adverb]

used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

Ex: She will probably arrive at the party after 8 PM.

perhaps

[Adverb]

used to express possibility or likelihood of something

Ex: He is late, perhaps he missed the bus.

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.

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.

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
Animals	Weather	Food and Drinks	Travel and Tourism
Pollution	Migration	Disasters	Materials
Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Comment	Adverbs of Certainty	Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Time	Adverbs of Place	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Emphasis
Adverbs of Purpose and Intention	Conjunctive Adverbs

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