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certain

The word “certain” has 2 syllables: cer-tain

It's pronounced as /ˈsɜrtən/

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In the thesaurus, “certain” has 115 synonyms and 71 antonyms.

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Synonyms for certain

Antonyms for certain

Meanings of certain

  • noun
    1. (with "the") Something certain.
  • adjective
    1. Sure, positive, not doubting.
    2. Determined; resolved.
    3. Not to be doubted or denied; established as a fact.
    4. Actually existing; sure to happen; inevitable.
    5. Unfailing; infallible.
    6. I have often wished , that I knew so certain a remedy in any other disease.
    7. Fixed or stated; regular; determinate.
    8. Known but not specifically named; indeterminate; indefinite; one or some; sometimes used independently as a noun, and meaning certain persons; see also "one".
  • pronoun
    1. (with of) Unnamed or undescribed members (of).

Example Sentences

  • She is certain about her choice.
  • I’m not certain if he will attend the party.
  • There is a certain charm in old buildings.
  • We need to be certain before we proceed.
  • He spoke with certain confidence.

On this page you'll find 186 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to certain, such as: absolute, academic, academical, accomplished, adjustable, ambiguous, anonymous.

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