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Definition of certain - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
confidencepositive and confident about the truth of something
- She was certain that she locked the door.
2.
certaintysure to happen or inevitable
- Winning the game seemed certain after the last goal.
3.
specificparticular but unspecified or unnamed
- There is a certain charm to the old house.
Expressions with certain
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completely sure about something without any doubt
She was dead certain she locked the door.
viewed under specific lighting conditions
The painting looks different in a certain light.
partly but not completely
She was right to a certain extent.
among a specific group of people or community
That idea is popular in certain circles.
not guaranteed or assured to happen
The success of the project is by no means certain.
experiencing physical pain or discomfort
After the marathon, she was hurting for certain.
without any doubt or question
I can't say for certain if he'll come.
be completely sure about something with no doubt
I know for certain that she was there.
in a specific location
The treasure is hidden at a certain place in the forest.
ensure something is true or done
She double-checked to make certain the door was locked.
one thing is definitely true even if other things are not clear
This much is certain: we will need more time.
in a way that is partly but not completely true
I agree with you to a certain degree.
in specific situations or conditions
Under certain circumstances, the meeting can be rescheduled.
in some ways but not completely or in every way
In a certain sense, the movie was more documentary than drama.
indefinable quality making something special
Her performance had a certain something that captivated the audience.
unspecified individual whose identity is unknown
A certain person left this package at the door.
used to describe someone or something that is not named or specified
A person of a certain age might remember this.
according to what someone definitely knows for sure
To my certain knowledge, she has never been to Paris.
accepted but with some doubts or conditions
Their with certain reservations approval was given after much debate.
awareness without any doubt
She spoke with certain knowledge about the topic.
middle-aged or older, often used euphemistically
She is a woman of a certain age.
experiencing definite pain or distress
After the fall, he was hurt for certain and needed help.
have a special attractive quality that is hard to name
That old café has a certain something.
be unsure or doubtful
She be not certain if she locked the door.?
Origin of certain
Latin, certus (sure)
Terms with certain included in their meaning
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emotion
be aware of a certain emotion
food item
edible seeds of certain trees, typically enclosed in a hard shell
invitation gathering
suggest coming together at a certain time and place
measurement
less than a certain amount or number
fruit
central part of certain fruits containing seeds
limit
exist up to a certain point
correct estimate
correctly estimate something without certain knowledge
deadline rule
within a certain elapsed time
required
needed to achieve a certain result
plant
hard-shelled fruit of certain plants
beyond limits
beyond a certain boundary or limit
comparison
more than a certain amount or degree
location
beyond a certain point or place
confidence
certain in one's knowledge or belief
quantity
less than a certain number or amount
measurement
have a certain weight
action
handle or treat something in a certain way
conditional decision
the choice is based on certain conditions
limiting amount
at most a certain number or amount
maximum limit
at most a certain number or amount
food
dried fruit of certain plum species
reading
continue reading beyond a certain point
group
referring to certain members of a group
time frame
until a certain time
Examples of certain in a sentence
They felt certain about the project's success. It was certain that the sun would rise. Her success seemed certain with all her hard work. She has a certain way of making everyone feel welcome. There's a certain mystery about the abandoned castle.
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- French:certain, inévitable, ...
- German:sicher, unvermeidlich, ...
- Italian:certo, inevitabile, ...
- Spanish:seguro, inevitable, ...
- Portuguese:certa, certo, ...
- Chinese:确信的, 必然的, ...
- Japanese:確信している, 確実な, ...
- Arabic:مُتَأكِّد, مُؤَكَّد, ...
- Hebrew:בָּטוּחַ, וַדָּאִי, ...
- Russian:уверенный, неизбежный, ...
- Ukrainian:впевнений, неминучий, ...
- Hindi:निश्चित, अपरिहार्य, ...
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