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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’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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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.

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   strongly believing something; having no doubts. I think it was him, but I can't be certain. certain (that)…She wasn’t certain (that) he had seen her. I'm certain we'll think of something. certain about somethingAre you absolutely certain about this? certain of somethingI am not certain of the precise date.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusCERTAIN - 75 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   in English. certain. Thesaurus > certain about something > certain. These are words and phrases related to certain. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of certain.

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   definite or particular, but not named or specified: A certain person phoned. He had a certain charm. that may be depended on; trustworthy; unfailing; reliable: His aim was certain. some though not much: a certain reluctance. Obsolete. steadfast. See more. pronoun. certain ones: Certain of the members declined the invitation. Recommended videos.

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   The meaning of certain. Definition of certain. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › certaincertain | English meaning - Cambridge Essential British

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   Meaning of certain in Essential English Dictionary. certain. adjective. uk / ˈsɜːtən/ Add to word list. B1. definite: I am certain that you’re doing the right thing. It now looks certain that she is going to resign. Opposite. uncertain. B1. some: The museum is only open at certain times of the day.