certain (Meaning)

Wordnet

certain (s)

definite but not specified or identified

reliable in operation or effect

exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance

Wordnet

certain (a)

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

established beyond doubt or question; definitely known

certain to occur; destined or inevitable

established irrevocably

Webster

certain (a.)

Assured in mind; having no doubts; free from suspicions concerning.

Determined; resolved; -- used with an infinitive.

Not to be doubted or denied; established as a fact.

Actually existing; sure to happen; inevitable.

Unfailing; infallible.

Fixed or stated; regular; determinate.

Not specifically named; indeterminate; indefinite; one or some; -- sometimes used independenty as a noun, and meaning certain persons.

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certain (n.)

Certainty.

A certain number or quantity.

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certain (adv.)

Certainly.

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certain Sentence Examples

  1. There's a certain charm to old-fashioned cafes that modern establishments often lack.
  2. I have a certain feeling that things are going to work out just fine.
  3. Sarah was hesitant to divulge certain details about her past.
  4. There's a certain elegance in simplicity that I find appealing.
  5. The team needs to address certain issues before moving forward with the project.
  6. Jack spoke with a certain authority that commanded attention from his peers.
  7. It's uncertain whether the event will take place due to certain logistical challenges.
  8. Jane possesses a certain gracefulness in her movements that captivates audiences.
  9. We need to follow a certain protocol to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
  10. Tom seemed to harbor a certain resentment towards his colleagues, although the reason remained unclear.

FAQs About the word certain

definite but not specified or identified, having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured, established beyond doubt or question; definitely kno

one,some, unidentified, specific, anonymous, unnamed, unspecified, particular,given

known, named, named, known,specified, specified,

There's a certain charm to old-fashioned cafes that modern establishments often lack.

I have a certain feeling that things are going to work out just fine.

Sarah was hesitant to divulge certain details about her past.

There's a certain elegance in simplicity that I find appealing.