Word a Day
certain
What does certain mean?
certain (adjective): sure in one's mind, positive; absolutely confident in the truth of something.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use certain in a sentence?
- I was certain of my decision. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce certain?
/ˈsɝtən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does certain come from?
From Middle English certeyn, certein, certain, borrowed from Old French certain.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “certain” mean?
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
Not quite: that's what disastrous means.
free from writing, printing, or marks; having an empty space to be filled in
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sure in one's mind, positive; absolutely confident in the truth of something
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beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; additional; supernumerary
Not quite: that's what extra means.
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