What does certain mean in English? Meaning of certain definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "certain": definite but not specified or identified
Adjective
Meaning: definite but not specified or identifiedExample: set aside a certain sum each week
to a certain degree
certain breeds do not make good pets
certain members have not paid their dues
a certain popular teacher
a certain Mrs. JonesSynonyms: certainSimilar: definiteHyphenation: cer‧tain
Meaning of "certain": having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
Adjective
Meaning: having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assuredExample: felt certain of success
was sure (or certain) she had seen it
was very sure in his beliefs
sure of her friendsSynonyms: certain
sureAntonyms: incertain
uncertain
unsureSimilar: confident
convinced
positiveHyphenation: cer‧tain
Meaning of "certain": established beyond doubt or question; definitely known
Adjective
Meaning: established beyond doubt or question; definitely knownExample: what is certain is that every effect must have a cause
it is certain that they were on the bus
his fate is certain
the date for the invasion is certainSynonyms: certainAntonyms: uncertainSimilar: definite
indisputable
sure
sure as shootingHyphenation: cer‧tain
Meaning of "certain": certain to occur; destined or inevitable
Adjective
Meaning: certain to occur; destined or inevitableExample: he was certain to fail
his fate is certain
In this life nothing is certain but death and taxes
he faced certain death
sudden but sure regret
he is sure to winSynonyms: certain
sureAntonyms: uncertainSimilar: bound
destined
doomed
fated
foreordained
in for
predestinate
predestinedAlso see: predictableHyphenation: cer‧tain
Meaning of "certain": established irrevocably
Adjective
Meaning: established irrevocablyExample: his fate is sealedSynonyms: certain
sealedAntonyms: uncertain
unsealedHyphenation: cer‧tain
Meaning of "certain": reliable in operation or effect
Adjective
Meaning: reliable in operation or effectExample: a quick and certain remedy
a sure way to distinguish the two
wood dust is a sure sign of termitesSynonyms: certain
sureSimilar: dependable
reliableHyphenation: cer‧tain
Meaning of "certain": exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance
Adjective
Meaning: exercising or taking care great enough to bring assuranceExample: be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through
be sure to lock the doorsSynonyms: certain
sureSimilar: carefulHyphenation: cer‧tain
Adjective: Sure, positive, not doubting. I was certain of my decision.(obsolete) Determined; resolved. Milton However, I with thee have fixed my lot, / Certain to undergo like doom.Milton However, I with thee have fixed my lot, / Certain to undergo like doom.Not to be doubted or denied; established as a fact. Bible, Dan. ii. 45 The dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure.Bible, Dan. ii. 45 The dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure.Actually existing; sure to happen; inevitable. Bankruptcy is the certain outcome of your constant gambling and lending. Dryden Virtue that directs our ways / Through certain dangers to uncertain praise. Shakespeare Death, as the Psalmist saith, is certain to all.Dryden Virtue that directs our ways / Through certain dangers to uncertain praise.Shakespeare Death, as the Psalmist saith, is certain to all.Unfailing; infallible. Mead I have often wished that I knew as certain a remedy for any other distemper.Mead I have often wished that I knew as certain a remedy for any other distemper.Fixed or stated; regular; determinate. Bible, Ex. xvi. 4 The people go out and gather a certain rate every day.Bible, Ex. xvi. 4 The people go out and gather a certain rate every day.Not specifically named; indeterminate; indefinite; one or some; sometimes used independently as a noun, and meaning certain persons. Bible, Luke v. 12 It came to pass when he was in a certain city. Macaulay About everything he wrote there was a certain natural grace and decorum.Bible, Luke v. 12 It came to pass when he was in a certain city.Macaulay About everything he wrote there was a certain natural grace and decorum.Synonyms:
positive, sure, convinced, assertive, assured, believing, calm, cocksure, sanguine, satisfied, secure, self-confident, unconcerned, undisturbed, unperturbed, untroubled, undoubting, questionless, undoubtful, real, sure, genuine, undeniable, clear, safe, definite, positive, absolute, authoritative, conclusive, demonstrable, destined, determined, evident, firm, fixed, guaranteed, in the bag, incontrovertible, indubitable, infallible, irrefutable, known, plain, provable, reliable, set, sound, supreme, sure thing, trustworthy, unambiguous, undoubted, unequivocal, unerring, unmistakable, verifiable, true, ascertained, confirmable, establishable, having down pat, on ice, predestined, salted away, sure, definite, assured, bound, decided, determined, established, guaranteed, insured, set, settled, stated, warranted, certified, concluded, ensured, stipulated, precise, specified, specific, individual, various, particular, numerous, special, express, many, marked, one, regular, several, singular, some, sundry, divers, a couple, a few, defined, upwards of,
Antonyms:
indefinite, uncertain, unsure, doubting, hesitant, questionable, unreliable, undecided, unpredictable, doubtful, unconfident, dubious, faltering, unfixed, dishonest, indefinite, uncertain, unsure, counterfeit, unreal, unclear, indistinct, vague, doubting, hesitant, questionable, unreliable, undecided, unpredictable, false, invalid, doubtful, doubted, obscure, unconfident, dubious, faltering, unfixed, indefinite, uncertain, doubting, hesitant, unsure, questionable, unreliable, undecided, unpredictable, doubtful, unconfident, dubious, faltering, unfixed, inexact, indefinite, unimportant, usual, doubting, hesitant, uncertain, unsure, questionable, unreliable, undecided, unpredictable, imprecise, general, common, ordinary, doubtful, unconfident, dubious, faltering, unfixed,
