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Meaning of certain

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

certain

Pronunciation:/ˈsɝtn̩//ˈsɜːtn̩//ˈsɝtn̩/

noun

Definitions

  1. (with "the") Something certain.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Sure, positive, not doubting.

    Example: I was certain of my decision.

  2. Determined; resolved.

  3. Not to be doubted or denied; established as a fact.

  4. Actually existing; sure to happen; inevitable.

    Example: Bankruptcy is the certain outcome of your constant gambling and lending.

pronoun

Definitions

  1. (with of) Unnamed or undescribed members (of).

    Example: There were serious objections to certain of the proposals.