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   Cer·tain

   /ˈsərtn/

   

   adjective

   • 1. known for sure; established beyond doubt: "it's certain that more changes are in the offing" Similar unquestionablesuredefinitebeyond questionnot in questionnot in doubtbeyond doubtunequivocalindubitableundeniableirrefutableindisputableincontrovertibleincontestableobviouspatentmanifestevidentplaincleartransparentpalpableunmistakableconclusiverecognizedconfirmedacceptedacknowledgedundisputedundoubtedunquestionedunchallengeduncontestedthere are no two ways about itinformal:as sure as eggs is eggssurevery likelybounddestinedpredestinedfatedtrustedassured of doing somethinginformal:nailed oninevitableassureddestinedpredestinedfatedreliableunavoidableinescapableautomaticbound to happensure to happenunpreventableinexorableineluctablepredictablenecessaryout of one's handsinformal:in the bagreliabledependabletrustworthysoundfoolprooftestedtried and testedeffectiveefficaciousguaranteedsureunfailinginfallibleunerringinformal:sure-firedated:sovereignOpposite unthinkabledoubtfulpossibleunlikelyunreliable
   • ▪ having complete conviction about something; confident: "are you absolutely certain about this?" Similar sureconfidentpositiveconvincedin no doubtunshaken in one's beliefsecure in one's beliefeasy in one's mindsatisfiedassuredpersuadedhave no doubtnot questionhold the unwavering viewOpposite doubtful
   • 2. specific but not explicitly named or stated: "he raised certain personal problems with me" Similar determineddefinitefixedestablishedprecisedefinedexactexplicitexpressparticularspecificindividualspecialespecialOpposite undefinednamelessundifferentiatedgeneral
   • ▪ used when mentioning the name of someone not known to the reader or hearer: "a certain General Percy captured the town"

   pronoun

   • 1. some but not all: "certain of his works have been edited"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, based on Latin certus ‘settled, sure’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › certainCertain Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 3, 2012 · 1. : fixed, settled. a certain percentage of the profit. 2. : of a specific but unspecified character, quantity, or degree. the house has a certain charm. 3. a. : dependable, reliable.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCERTAIN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CERTAIN meaning: 1. having no doubt or knowing exactly that something is true, or known to be true, correct, exact…. Learn more.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › certainCERTAIN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Certain definition: free from doubt or reservation; confident; sure. See examples of CERTAIN used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › certainCertain - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of certain. adjective. established beyond doubt or question; definitely known. “what is certain is that every effect must have a cause”. “it is certain that they were on the bus”. “his fate is certain ”. “the date for the invasion is certain ”. synonyms: definite.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncertain adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of certain adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCERTAIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you say that something is certain, you firmly believe that it is true, or have definite knowledge about it. One thing is certain, both have the utmost respect for each other. It is certain that Rodney arrived the previous day.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › certainCertain - definition of certain by The Free Dictionary

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   1. ( postpositive) positive and confident about the truth of something; convinced: I am certain that he wrote a book. 2. ( usually postpositive) definitely known: it is certain that they were on the bus. 3. ( usually postpositive) sure; bound; destined: he was certain to fail.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCERTAIN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CERTAIN definition: 1. completely sure of something, or knowing without doubt that something is true: 2. to know…. Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americancertain adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    certain [not usually before noun] sure that you are right or that something is true: Are you absolutely certain about this? sure or certain? Like sure, certain is often used in negative statements and questions.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › certainCertain Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Without any doubt; assured; sure; positive. Certain of his innocence. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Adjective Definitions (9) Synonyms: unerring. sure. infallible. secure.