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certain
certain
/ˈsɝːtən/
adjective
(
)
Definite but not specified or identified
(
certain
)
definite but not specified or identified
Set aside a certain sum each week
set aside a certain sum each week
To a certain degree
to a certain degree
Certain breeds do not make good pets
certain breeds do not make good pets
Certain members have not paid their dues
certain members have not paid their dues
A certain popular teacher
a certain popular teacher
A certain Mrs. Jones
a certain Mrs. Jones
(
)
Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
(
certain
,
sure
)
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
Felt certain of success
felt certain of success
Was sure (or certain) she had seen it
was sure (or certain) she had seen it
Was very sure in his beliefs
was very sure in his beliefs
Sure of her friends
sure of her friends
(
)
Established beyond doubt or question; definitely known
(
certain
)
established beyond doubt or question; definitely known
What is certain is that every effect must have a cause
what is certain is that every effect must have a cause
It is certain that they were on the bus
it is certain that they were on the bus
His fate is certain
his fate is certain
The date for the invasion is certain
the date for the invasion is certain
(
)
Certain to occur; destined or inevitable
(
certain
,
sure
)
certain to occur; destined or inevitable
He was certain to fail
he was certain to fail
His fate is certain
his fate is certain
In this life nothing is certain but death and taxes
In this life nothing is certain but death and taxes
He faced certain death
he faced certain death
Sudden but sure regret
sudden but sure regret
He is sure to win
he is sure to win
Exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance
(
certain
,
sure
)
exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance
Be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through
be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through
Be sure to lock the doors
be sure to lock the doors
Reliable in operation or effect
(
certain
,
sure
)
reliable in operation or effect
A quick and certain remedy
a quick and certain remedy
A sure way to distinguish the two
a sure way to distinguish the two
Wood dust is a sure sign of termites
wood dust is a sure sign of termites
Established irrevocably
(
certain
,
sealed
)
established irrevocably
His fate is sealed
his fate is sealed
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