certain

adjective
/ˈsɜːr.tən/

Meaning

Known for sure; having no doubt.
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true

Example Sentences

I am certain that she will succeed.

I am certain that we will succeed.

Example Expressions

for certain

Synonyms

sure, confident, definite, assured, convinced
Entry 1
sure, confident, definite, assured, convinced
Entry 2
sure, confident, definite

Antonyms

uncertain, doubtful, unsure
Entry 1
uncertain, doubtful, unsure
Entry 2
uncertain, doubtful, unsure

Collocations

certain circumstances, certain degree, certain way, certain level, certain amount, make certain
Entry 1
certain circumstances, certain degree, certain way, certain level
Entry 2
certain amount, certain degree, make certain

More Example Sentences

We are certain to face some delays.

She is certain to succeed with practice.

She is certain to notice the difference.

He is certain to make a good impression.

They are certain to remember this moment.

The meeting is certain to start tomorrow.

The train is certain to arrive late today.

I am certain to forget if I do not write it down.

So, he has to abide by certain rules and regulations.

We are certain to learn something from this experience.

Related Vocabularies

morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
alone; without companions; single; isolated
able to live both on land and in water
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish

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