CEFR A2

certain

adjective

Meaning

Known to be true or real; sure to happen.

Examples

I am certain that he will come.
It is certain that the sun will rise tomorrow.

Synonyms: sure, definite, positive, convinced

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certain (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrtən/

Definition

Known to be true or real; sure to happen.

Examples

I am certain that he will come.
It is certain that the sun will rise tomorrow.
Are you certain about the time of the meeting?

How to Use certain

certain of (prepositional phrase): Feeling sure about something. — "He is certain of success."
certain that (prepositional phrase): Feeling sure that a particular thing is true. — "They are certain that the train will be on time."
a certain (collocation): Used to refer to someone or something without naming them exactly. — "A certain member of the staff has been causing problems."

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