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    certain

    certain - Dictionary definition and meaning for word certain

    Definition
    (adj) definite but not specified or identified
    Example Sentence
    • set aside a certain sum each week
    • to a certain degree
    • certain breeds do not make good pets
    • certain members have not paid their dues
    • a certain popular teacher
    • a certain Mrs. Jones
    Definition
    (adj) having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
    Synonyms : sure
    Example Sentence
    • felt certain of success
    • was sure (or certain) she had seen it
    • was very sure in his beliefs
    • sure of her friends
    Definition
    (adj) established beyond doubt or question; definitely known
    Example Sentence
    • 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
    Definition
    (adj) certain to occur; destined or inevitable
    Synonyms : sure
    Example Sentence
    • he was certain to fail
    • his fate is certain
    • In this life nothing is certain but death and taxes
    • he faced certain death
    • sudden but sure regret
    • he is sure to win
    Definition
    (adj) established irrevocably
    Synonyms : sealed
    Example Sentence
    • his fate is sealed
    Definition
    (adj) reliable in operation or effect
    Synonyms : sure
    Example Sentence
    • a quick and certain remedy
    • a sure way to distinguish the two
    • wood dust is a sure sign of termites
    Definition
    (adj) exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance
    Synonyms : sure
    Example Sentence
    • be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through
    • be sure to lock the doors

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