CERTAIN definition: 1. having no doubt or knowing exactly that something is true, or known to be true, correct, exact…. Learn more.

What does the word certain mean? There are 34 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word certain, 16 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and …

CERTAIN definition: 1. completely sure of something, or knowing without doubt that something is true: 2. to know…. Learn more.

1. (postpositive) positive and confident about the truth of something; convinced: I am certain that he wrote a book. 2. (usually postpositive) definitely known: it is certain that they were on the …

certain meaning, definition, what is certain: confident and sure, without any doubts: Learn more.

You use certain to indicate that you are referring to one particular thing, person, or group, although you are not saying exactly which it is. There will be certain people who'll say "I told …

Jan 28, 2025 · Particular and definite, but unspecified or unnamed; used to introduce someone or something without going into further detail. Every wine has a certain distinctive character …

If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it. She's absolutely …

CERTAIN meaning: 1. having no doubt or knowing exactly that something is true, or known to be true, correct, exact…. Learn more.

If you are certain about something, you know it is true. She's certain that she's going to win.

definite or particular, but not named or specified: A certain person phoned. He had a certain charm. reliable: His aim was certain. some though not much: a certain reluctance. …

certain [not usually before noun] sure that you are right or that something is true: Are you absolutely certain about this? sure or certain? Like sure, certain is often used in negative …

on a certain day; for a certain amount. A certain person phoned. He had a certain charm. His aim was certain. a certain reluctance. Obsolete. steadfast. Certain of the members declined the …

adjective Not specifically named; indeterminate; indefinite; one or some; -- sometimes used independenty as a noun, and meaning certain persons. adjective assuredly. adjective certainly.

definite or particular, but not named or specified: A certain person phoned. He had a certain charm. reliable: His aim was certain. some though not much: a certain reluctance. [ …

certain [not usually before noun] sure that you are right or that something is true: Are you absolutely certain about this? sure or certain? Like sure, certain is often used in negative …

What does certain mean? This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word certain. Having been determined but unspecified. …