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   certain

   /ˈsəːt(ɪ)n/

   adjective

   • 1. able to be firmly relied on to happen or be the case: "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 or showing complete conviction about something: "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. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › certaincertain - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jul 13, 2024 · certain ( comparative more certain or certainer, superlative most certain or certainest) Sure in one's mind, positive; absolutely confident in the truth of something. Synonyms: see Thesaurus: certain. I was certain of my decision.

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

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   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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCERTAIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

5. 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.

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

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.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.

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.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCERTAIN definition in American English | Collins English ...

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    You use certain to indicate that you are referring to one particular thing, person, or group, although you are not saying exactly which it is.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › certaincertain | meaning of certain in Longman Dictionary of ... - LDOCE

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    certain meaning, definition, what is certain: confident and sure, without any doubts: Learn more.