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certes — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • admittedly adv Used to acknowledge that something is true, often before making a contrasting point.
  • indeed adv Used to confirm or emphasize a statement; truly, in fact.

Senses

certes is used for these senses in English:

  • admittedly (conjunctive) Signals a concession followed by a counterpoint usually headed by but.
  • grantedly as is acknowledged to be true; by general admission
  • indeed Indicates emphatic agreement.

indeed — full definition

  1. adv Used to confirm or emphasize a statement; truly, in fact.
  2. intj Used alone to express agreement, surprise, or mild sarcasm depending on tone.

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