certain
/ˈsɜːrtən/
cer · tain
ˈsɜːr · tən
English Definition
adj. sure or confident about something
Significado en Español
cierto, seguro
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chắc chắn, nhất định
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “certain”:
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A
uncertain
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B
sure
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C
doubtful
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D
unsure
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B — sure.
“certain” means adj. sure or confident about something
Common questions about “certain”
What does “certain” mean?
certain — adj. sure or confident about something. In Chinese: 确定的.
How do you pronounce “certain”?
certain is pronounced /ˈsɜːrtən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cer · tain.
Is “certain” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. certain appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.