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certain
01
feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it
Example
I 'm certain we 're on the right road.
He felt certain that the plan would work.
If you are certain of his loyalty, you can tell him your secret.
02
having a definite feeling or knowledge about something without specifying it explicitly
Example
She had a certain feeling that everything would turn out fine in the end.
He possessed a certain understanding of the topic, even though he could n't explain it fully.
She had a certain sense of nostalgia whenever she visited her childhood home, even though it had changed over the years.
03
unavoidable or very likely to happen
04
certain to occur; destined or inevitable
05
established irrevocably
06
exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance
07
reliable in operation or effect
certain
01
used to refer to an unspecified selection within a group or category
Example
I'm certain we're on the right road.
He felt certain that the plan would work.
If you are certain of his loyalty, you can tell him your secret.
Being certain of her feelings, she decided to confess her love.
She was certain that she left her keys on the table.
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