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Definition of Certain
1. Adjective. Definite but not specified or identified. "A certain Mrs. Jones"
Similar to: Definite
2. Adjective. Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured. "Sure of her friends"
Exact synonyms: Sure
Attributes: Certainty, Assurance, Authority, Confidence, Self-assurance, Self-confidence, Sureness
Similar to: Confident, Convinced, Positive
Antonyms: Uncertain, Unsure
Derivative terms: Sureness
Attributes: Certainty, Assurance, Authority, Confidence, Self-assurance, Self-confidence, Sureness
Similar to: Confident, Convinced, Positive
Antonyms: Uncertain, Unsure
Derivative terms: Sureness
3. Adjective. Established beyond doubt or question; definitely known. "The date for the invasion is certain"
Attributes: Certainty, Foregone Conclusion, Sure Thing
Similar to: Definite, Indisputable, Sure, Sure As Shooting
Antonyms: Uncertain
Similar to: Definite, Indisputable, Sure, Sure As Shooting
Antonyms: Uncertain
4. Adjective. Certain to occur; destined or inevitable. "He is sure to win"
Exact synonyms: Sure
Similar to: Bound, Destined, Doomed, Fated, Foreordained, Predestinate, Predestined, In For
Also: Predictable
Antonyms: Uncertain
Similar to: Bound, Destined, Doomed, Fated, Foreordained, Predestinate, Predestined, In For
Also: Predictable
Antonyms: Uncertain
5. Adjective. Established irrevocably. "His fate is sealed"
6. Adjective. Reliable in operation or effect. "Wood dust is a sure sign of termites"
7. Adjective. Exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance. "Be sure to lock the doors"
Definition of Certain
1. a. Assured in mind; having no doubts; free from suspicions concerning.
2. n. Certainty.
3. adv. Certainly.
Definition of Certain
1. absolutely confident [adj -TAINER, -TAINEST]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Certain
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