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certain

adjectivedeterminerB1 · Intermediate

Sure about something, having no doubt.

Meanings of «certain»

1 · adjective

sure about something, having no doubt

She felt certain that she had passed the exam.

2 · determiner

particular but not specifically named

A certain man asked me for directions yesterday.

Similar: particularspecificsome

Translation

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«certain» in 17 languages
AR العربية
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The difference between similar words

having no doubt
surethe usual word; you have no doubtI'm sure he will come.
certainno doubt at all; a bit strongerShe is certain that she locked the door.
convincedsure because of reasons or proofI am convinced that he is right.
confidentsure that something will go wellI'm confident that we will win.

Word family

certain B1 · adjectivecertainly B1 · adverbcertainty B1 · noununcertain B1 · adjectiveuncertainty B1 · noun