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certain

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

    adj.all

    Examples
    Felt certain of success.
    Was sure (or certain) she had seen it.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. established beyond doubt or question; definitely known

    adj.all

    Examples
    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.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. certain to occur; destined or inevitable

    adj.all

    Examples
    He was certain to fail.
    His fate is certain.
    In this life nothing is certain but death and taxes.
    He faced certain death.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. established irrevocably

    adj.all

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. Assured in mind; having no doubts; free from suspicions concerning.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. Certainty.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adverb

  1. Certainly.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. definite but not specified or identified

    adj.all

    Examples
    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.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. reliable in operation or effect

    adj.all

    Examples
    A quick and certain remedy.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance

    adj.all

    Examples
    Be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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