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certes Meaning & Definition

ˈsər-tēz

What Does Certes Mean?

Certes is an adverb that means in truth.

Word Facts for Certes

Part of speechadverb
Pronunciation/ˈsər-tēz/
Syllables2

Certes Definition (Adverb)

  1. in truth : certainly

Synonyms of Certes

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Word Forms & Grammar

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Origin of Certes

Origin 1: Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Vulgar Latin *certās, feminine plural accusative (with adverbial value) of Latin certus "fixed, settled, indisputable" certain:1

Origin 2: From Middle English certes, from Old French [Term?], from Latin certus (“certain”).

First Known Use

13th century

How to Pronounce Certes

You say certes as /ˈsər-tēz/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sər).

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