certainty (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrtənti/
Definition
The state of being completely confident or sure about something.
Examples
There is no absolute certainty in life.
He spoke with the certainty of a man who knew he was right.
The detective felt a growing certainty that the suspect was lying.
How to Use certainty
- certainty of (prepositional phrase)
- The state of being sure about something specific. — "He had a strong certainty of his own abilities."
- certainty that (prepositional phrase)
- The state of being sure about a particular fact or situation. — "She spoke with the certainty that she would succeed."
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