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certain

Definition for certain

adjective as in confident

adjective as in fixed

adjective as in referring to a specifically known amount

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Example Sentences

Certain features of its history suggest why this may be the case.

Unlike the Soviet Union at a certain period in history, the Russian economy does not hold a candle to that of the United States.

I believe in the power of institutions—Congress, public policy, certain ideas about politics—that last for a long time.

At least for now, because few things about this dispute are absolutely certain.

And a certain presumed presidential candidate needs to be doing it, too.

On certain of the stems the fertile cone appears and the spores are ripened about June, after which the process withers.

The possibilities of certain branches of teaching have been altogether revolutionized by the cinematograph.

M'Bongo and his whole court are now clothed, I am happy to say, at least to a certain extent.

After a bit of waiting, Mac decided that the smoke was floating from a certain direction, and we began to edge carefully that way.

He has secured the release of certain Spanish prisoners, and is building two ships.

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On this page you'll find 248 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to certain, such as: convinced, positive, sure, assertive, assured, and believing.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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