Expressions Of Certainty

adverb used to emphasize a statement or to express a contrast

preposition used to indicate that something happens or is true despite what was said or expected

• It is important to consider all aspects of the project before making a decision, after all.
• I think we should go to the beach today, after all, the weather is nice.
• I'm gonna treat myself to some ice cream, after all, I deserve it.
• Life is full of ups and downs, but we must remember to keep moving forward after all.

adverb used to indicate that something is done in a clear or obvious manner

• The data clearly indicates a strong correlation between the two variables.
• You can clearly see the answer at the back of the book.
• She clearly has a crush on him, it's so obvious.
• His emotions were clearly written all over his face.

adverb modifying an adjective or verb to indicate a certain degree or manner

• The results of the experiment were decidedly conclusive.
• She was decidedly not interested in joining the club.
• The party was decidedly lit last night.
• His mood was decidedly stormy after the argument.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb; in this case, 'just about' modifies the verb or adjective it is paired with

preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence; in this case, 'just about' indicates a close approximation or estimate

• The project is just about complete and ready for presentation.
• I'm just about ready to leave for the party.
• I'm just about done with this assignment, thank goodness.
• Her patience is just about running out with all the delays.

adjective clearly apparent or obvious

adverb in a way that is clear or obvious

• The evidence presented in court was manifestly clear and convincing.
• It was manifestly obvious that she was lying about her whereabouts.
• That excuse is manifestly bogus, don't believe a word of it.
• His love for her was manifestly evident in the way he looked at her.

noun a unit of currency in various countries

preposition used to indicate a comparison between two things, typically emphasizing the certainty of one over the other

• I would bet dollars to doughnuts that the company will meet its quarterly targets.
• I'll bet you dollars to doughnuts that Sarah will be late to the party.
• I'm willing to bet dollars to doughnuts that the new restaurant will be a hit.
• You can bet dollars to doughnuts that he will try to weasel his way out of taking responsibility.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word used before a noun or pronoun to show its relationship to another word in the sentence

• There are no prizes for guessing the correct answer in this academic competition.
• No prizes for guessing who ate the last slice of pizza.
• There are no prizes for guessing where we're going tonight - it's always the same bar.
• No prizes for guessing that she will be the first one to arrive at the party.

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc. (e.g., gently, quite, then, there)

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

• The data clearly shows that our revenue has been declining for the past few quarters, and that's flat.
• I've told you multiple times not to park in my spot, and that's flat.
• I'm not going to lend you any more money, and that's flat.
• I won't tolerate any more excuses for your behavior, and that's flat.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc.

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause, as in 'the man on the platform', 'she arrived after dinner', 'what did you do it for?'

article a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type

• If the project is completed on time, I’ll eat my hat.
• I bet you ten bucks that it will rain tomorrow, and if I’m wrong, I’ll eat my hat.
• There’s no way he’ll beat me in a race, I’ll eat my hat if he does.
• If she ever apologizes for what she said, I’ll eat my hat.