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certain

/ˈsɜːrtən/
cer · tain ˈsɜːr · tən
English Definition
adj. sure or confident about something
中文释义
确定的
Significado en Español
cierto, seguro
한국어 뜻
확실한, 어떤
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chắc chắn, nhất định
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Example Sentence

I am certain she will succeed.

我确信她会成功。

Synonyms
sure confident definite
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “certain”:

  1. A uncertain
  2. B sure
  3. C unsure
  4. D doubtful
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B — sure. “certain” means adj. sure or confident about something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She was quite ______ that she had locked the front door before leaving.

  1. A doubtful
  2. B certain
  3. C unsure
  4. D uncertain
Show answer

B — certain. “certain” means adj. sure or confident about something

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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.

How do you use “certain” in a sentence?

I am certain she will succeed. (我确信她会成功。)

What are synonyms for “certain”?

sure, confident, definite — all close in meaning to certain (adj. sure or confident about something).

Is “certain” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. certain appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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