certain

Meanings

• adjective

  Firm or positive in one's beliefs; not likely to change.

  - "She was certain of her decision."
  - "Despite all evidence, he remained certain of his innocence."

• adjective

  Guaranteed to be true or correct; assured.

  - "The test results were certain."
  - "He made certain that the doors were locked."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɝtn̩/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈsɝtn̩/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

particular , specific , uncertain , impossible , incidental

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Synonyms

unavoidable , some

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with certain
hearten , artian , harten , startian

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. certan (Old French) : uncertain
   

2. seren (Italian) : calm, tranquil
   

3. seran (Maltese) : garden
   

4. siran (Persian) : prince
   

5. searen (Irish) : salt
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. certan, seren, seran, siran, searen
   

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Variants

List of all variants of certain that leads to same result
certain , certainer , certainest , for certain , of a certain age , d'un certain age , a certain , all but certain to , make certain , make certain of , to a certain extent , under certain circumstances

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Forms

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certains, more certain, least certain, absolutely certain

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Etymology

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Old French cert, from certifier, to make clear, confirm, certify.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'certain' comes from the Old French word 'cert', which means 'clear' or 'bright'.

2. In mathematics, a certain number is a number that has been defined or assigned a value.

3. The term 'certain' is often used in legal contexts to refer to evidence that is beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Related Concepts

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1. confidence: A feeling of self-assurance arising from one's faith in one's abilities, qualities, or the validity of a belief or notion.

2. assurance: A promise or guarantee, typically given as a condition for an insurance contract.

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Culture

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In literature, certain is often used to denote a feeling of confidence or assurance. In art, it can be represented through the use of bold lines or bright colors to convey a sense of certainty.

How to Memorize "certain"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'certain' with the feeling of having a solid foundation or a strong belief.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Certainly, I am sure' to help remember the definition.

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