undoubtedly

undoubtedly
I
(Roget's IV) modif.
Syn. assuredly, without doubt, of course; see surely , unquestionably .
II
(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) adv.
without a doubt, doubtless, *beyond a shadow of a doubt, unquestionably, beyond certainty, surely, assuredly, indubitably, definitely.
III
(Roget's Thesaurus II) adverb 1. Without question: absolutely, certainly, doubtless, doubtlessly, positively. See CERTAIN, LIMITED. 2. It is so; as you say or ask: absolutely, agreed, all right, assuredly, aye, gladly, indubitably, roger, unquestionably, willingly, yea, yes. Informal: OK, uh-huh, yeah, yep. Slang: right on. See AFFIRM.

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