Ways to say OF COURSE

Ways to say OF COURSE

Hello English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. Today, we will try to improve your vocabulary by learning other ways to say “of course”.

We use of course to say that something is not surprising or that it is a generally accepted fact.

• Of course, the TV is working. You forgot to turn it off last night.
• Of course, every parent wants the best for their children.

It is also used for agreement and permission.

• ‘Can I ask you a question?’ ‘Of course, go ahead.’

Sometimes, if your intonation is not right you may sound rude so it might be safer to use an alternative word or phrase.

1. Certainly
2. Absolutely
3. Definitely
4. Indeed
5. Naturally
6. Undoubtedly
7. Unquestionably
8. By all means
9. As might be expected
10. Needless to say
11. It goes without saying

Certainly

Meaning: used to emphasize the speaker’s belief that something is true.

• Rob will certainly attend the meeting but his wife won’t.
• I am certainly not scared of you.

Absolutely

Meaning: used to emphasize a statement.

• I am absolutely starving. I haven’t eaten anything today.
• Jill was absolutely certain she was going to make it in the world.

Definitely

Meaning: without doubt.

• The film will definitely appeal to teenagers.
• Larry has definitely decided to study architecture.

Ways to say OF COURSE

Indeed

Meaning: used to emphasize a statement by confirming something previously suggested.

• ‘Do you agree?’ ‘Indeed, I do.’
• Lots of people find it difficult indeed to lose weight.

Naturally

Meaning: as may be expected.

• Naturally, I get stressed when I have a lot of work to do.
• Parents are naturally concerned about their children.

Undoubtedly

Meaning: formal, without any doubt; used to emphasize that something is true.

• Your application will undoubtedly contribute a great deal to the research.
• In my opinion, the best Mediterranean beaches are undoubtedly in Greece.

Unquestionably

Meaning: in a way that is obvious and cannot be doubted.

• The Colosseum is unquestionably the most famous landmark of Rome.
• Sara is unquestionably a better student than John.

By all means

Meaning: used for granting permission; certainly

‘May I use your phone?’ ‘By all means. Here you are.’

Paul is by all means an excellent doctor.

As might be expected

Meaning: used to say that it is reasonable to expect something to happen or be true.

• As might be expected from the above-mentioned, the possibility of injury varied with age.
• As might be expected, entry to this company depends on the interview preparation.

Needless to say

Meaning: of course, as might be expected.

• Helen came home after midnight. Needless to say, her parents were worried sick.
• It is needless to say that children are naturally curious.

It goes without saying

Meaning: used to say that something is so obvious that it does not need explanation.

• It goes without saying that a person with a sick liver shouldn’t drink alcohol.
• It goes without saying that health is above wealth.

Ways to say OF COURSE

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