to be certain

The phrase “to be certain” has 4 syllables: to be cer-tain

It's pronounced as /tu bi ˈsɜrtən/


What is synonym and antonym for to be certain?

In the thesaurus, “to be certain” has 7 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for to be certain along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for to be certain

  • to be assured
  • to be clear
  • to be confident
  • to be convinced
  • to be positive
  • to be sure
  • to know for sure

Antonyms for to be certain

  • to be doubtful
  • to be skeptical
  • to be uncertain
  • to be unsure
  • to doubt
  • to hesitate
  • to question

Example Sentences

  • I want to be certain before making any commitments.
  • She asked for more information to be certain of the facts.
  • It’s important to be certain about the diagnosis.
  • They double-checked the data to be certain it was accurate.
  • He waited to be certain of the outcome before reacting.

On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to to be certain, such as: to be assured, to be clear, to be confident, to be convinced, to be doubtful, to be positive, to be skeptical.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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