certain

Words with a similar base: certain

'certain'

[certain.s.01] as in: definite but not specified or identified

Examples:
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.

Jones

'certain'

[certain.a.02] as in: having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

Examples:
felt certain of success
was sure (or certain) she had seen it
was very sure in his beliefs
sure of her friends

'certain'

[certain.a.03] as in: established beyond doubt or question; definitely known

Examples:
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 certain

'certain'

[certain.a.04] as in: certain to occur; destined or inevitable; ; ; - Benjamin Franklin

Examples:
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 win

'certain'

[sealed.a.01] as in: established irrevocably

Examples:
his fate is sealed

'certain'

[certain.s.02] as in: reliable in operation or effect

Examples:
a quick and certain remedy
a sure way to distinguish the two
wood dust is a sure sign of termites

'certain'

[certain.s.03] as in: exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance

Examples:
be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through
be sure to lock the doors

Origins

					certain (English)
└── certain (Middle English (1100-1500))

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