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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Example Sentence
I am certain she will succeed.
我确信她会成功。
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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
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She was quite ______ that she had locked the front door before leaving.
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A
doubtful
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B
certain
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C
unsure
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D
uncertain
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B — certain.
“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.
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 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
