VOCABULARY (DEGREES OF TRUTH)/ UNIT 11

 

Glossary: Degrees of Truth Vocabulary

These expressions help show how certain or uncertain we are about something. They’re super useful for writing, speaking, or even tea-spilling with style.

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1. Definitely

Definition: 100% sure, no doubt

Example: She definitely passed the exam — she studied all night!

2. Certainly

Definition: Strong agreement or confirmation

Example: He’s certainly the best player on the team.

3. Probably

Definition: More likely to be true than not

Example: They’ll probably arrive late because of the traffic.

4. Possibly

Definition: Maybe true, but not sure

Example: She’s possibly at home, but I’m not certain.

5. Apparently

Definition: Seems true based on what you heard or saw

Example: Apparently, they broke up last week.

6. Seem

Definition: Gives the impression of something

Example: He seems tired today.

7. Obviously

Definition: Clearly true, easy to notice

Example: Obviously, she’s not interested in the topic.

8. Clearly

Definition: Undeniably true

Example: He clearly didn’t do the homework.

9. Maybe

Definition: 50/50 chance, expressing uncertainty

Example: Maybe we’ll go to the party if we finish early.

10. Apparently

Definition: Something that seems true based on information or gossip

Example: Apparently, the teacher gave everyone the same grade.