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Business English from All Ears English
BE 257: Amazing Adverbs Part 2: Certainly or Surely?
May 19, 2024
Explore the nuances of 'certainly' and 'surely' in Business English, discuss missed meetings and cloud optimization, analyze the impact of positive adverbs on communication, and learn about using adverbs for global business success.
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- 'Certainly' conveys undoubted assertion in business English, while 'surely' reflects strong belief in statements.
- Choosing the right adverb like 'surely' or 'certainly' in business English adds emphasis and confidence to conversations.
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The Emphatic Use of Adverbs in Business English
In this episode, the hosts delve into the nuances of using adverbs like certainly and surely in business English to convey confidence and firm belief. They discuss how these adverbs add emphasis to statements, with certainly signaling an undoubted assertion and surely reflecting a strong belief in the truth of a statement. The hosts emphasize the importance of choosing the right adverb for different contexts, highlighting the subtle differences in meaning between these emphatic adverbs.
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