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certain
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adjective (a)

  • having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured(adj.all)
    Example:
    Felt certain of success.
    Was sure (or certain) she had seen it.
    Synonym:
    sure
    Antonym:
    incertain, uncertain, unsure
    source: wordnet30
  • established beyond doubt or question; definitely known(adj.all)
    Example:
    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.
    Antonym:
    uncertain
    source: wordnet30
  • certain to occur; destined or inevitable(adj.all)
    Example:
    He was certain to fail.
    His fate is certain.
    In this life nothing is certain but death and taxes.
    He faced certain death.
    source: wordnet30
  • established irrevocably(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    sealed
    Antonym:
    uncertain, unsealed
    source: wordnet30
  • Assured in mind; having no doubts; free from suspicions concerning.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • Certainty.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • Certainly.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • definite but not specified or identified(adj.all)
    Example:
    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: wordnet30
  • reliable in operation or effect(adj.all)
    Example:
    A quick and certain remedy.
    source: wordnet30
  • exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance(adj.all)
    Example:
    Be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through.
    source: wordnet30
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