The difference between Certainly and Wis

When used as adverbs, certainly means in a way which is certain, whereas wis means certainly, surely.

Wis is also verb with the meaning: to know.

Wis is also adjective with the meaning: certain.

check bellow for the other definitions of Certainly and Wis

  1. Certainly as an adverb:

    In a way which is certain; with certainty.

  2. Certainly as an adverb:

    Without doubt, surely.

    Examples:

    "The accident was certainly caused by human error."

    "That was certainly sweet of him."

    "You may certainly join us for dinner."

  3. Certainly as an adverb:

    An emphatic affirmative answer; of course.

    Examples:

    "Would you like it with ice?  Certainly, and with lemon please."

  1. Wis as an adverb (rare, obsolete, or, dialectal):

    Certainly, surely

  2. Wis as an adverb (rare, obsolete, or, dialectal):

    Really, truly

  3. Wis as an adverb (rare, obsolete, or, dialectal):

    Indeed

    Examples:

    "As wis God helpe me."

  1. Wis as an adjective (rare, obsolete, or, dialectal):

    Certain

  2. Wis as an adjective (rare, obsolete, or, dialectal):

    Sure

    Examples:

    "He was wis on his word."

    " I am wis that it will happen."

  1. Wis as a verb (obsolete, or, archaic):

    To know.

  2. Wis as a verb (obsolete, or, archaic):

    To think, suppose.

    Examples:

    "Howe'er you wis."

  3. Wis as a verb (obsolete, or, archaic):

    To imagine, ween; to deem.

    Examples:

    "Nor do I know how long it is (For I have lain entranced, I wis)."

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