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certain

[sur-tn] / ˈsɜr tn /






Usage

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Certain, one of a handful of adjectives indicating full belief and trust that something is true, suggests that there are definite reasons that have freed one from doubt. Confident emphasizes the strength of the belief or the certainty of expectation felt. Positive implies emphatic certainty, which may even become overconfidence or dogmatism. Sure, the simplest and most general term, expresses mere absence of doubt. 


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Ibuprofen may also provide benefits in certain areas, although the effects appeared less consistent.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Puts give investors the right to sell shares at a certain preset price and become more valuable as the underlying stock’s price decreases, so they are used by investors betting stocks will go down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The destiny of the win in Montreal was far from certain when Russell retired.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He explains in the book that “. . . I could often advocate on behalf of arrangements or songs or decision making within songs based on the colors and shapes a certain passage evoked.”

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s hard to feel certain Mom loves any of us given our current situation, but I force that thought aside.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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