Certain

adjective
'sɜrtən

Adjective

  • certain to occur; destined or inevitable

    he was certain to fail

    his fate is certain

    In this life nothing is certain but death and taxes

    Similar:Sure
    See also:Predictable
  • having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

    felt certain of success

    was sure (or certain) she had seen it

    Similar:Sure
  • exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance

    be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through

    Similar:Sure
  • reliable in operation or effect

    a quick and certain remedy

    Similar:Sure
  • definite but not specified or identified

    set aside a certain sum each week

    to a certain degree

    certain breeds do not make good pets

  • established beyond doubt or question; definitely known

    what is certain is that every effect must have a cause

    it is certain that they were on the bus

    his fate is certain

  • established irrevocably

    Similar:Sealed

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