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Having absolutely no doubt
“That remains a fact that we can be certain about without having any doubts.”
Without question or definitely happening
“The effort was no more than the home side deserved at that stage and it seemed certain that they would go on to win.”
Unable to be avoided
“When it comes to extreme sports, injury is almost certain sooner or later.”
Infallible or not very likely to fail
“There is no certain cure for this.”
(individual) Not explicitly named but specified indeterminately
“A certain lady that you know was seen making a purchase that might surprise you.”
(a few or many) Not explicitly named but specified indeterminately
“Certain folks would not approve of what you just did.”
Known but specified in a general and nonexplicit sense
“Since he won Pop Idol, certain areas of the media have sought to blame Young for all the world's ills.”
Very likely or bound
“They are certain to win after getting some of their best players back from injury.”
Moderate in degree
“To a certain extent, that would be true.”
(attributive) Feeling or exuding self-assurance
Free from error
Reliable or constant
Selected as the best or most desirable
Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
Unable to be disputed or questioned
(of an action, decision, etc.) Expected or sensible under the circumstances
Unnamed or not identified by a name
Too powerful or convincing to be resisted
To an absolute degree
Having received approval
Previous, former
Being a single, sole or solitary member a kind, type, or class
Certain to remain safe and unthreatened
Conceited or confident in a bold or cheeky way
Some but not all
“Certain among us who have vested interests are likely to oppose this bill.”
Few people or few things
A certain proportion of, at least one
An unspecific but small number of
To determine the future or the fate of something in advance
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