certain
Usage
What are other ways to say certain?
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.
Example Sentences
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The world's biggest winter sports stars will descend on northern Italy from Friday 6 February and there's certain to be thrills, drama and breakout performances.
From BBC
It is almost certain that the RBA will raise rates again in May, with a third hike highly probable in the second half of the year.
"It is an advantage to get used to certain grounds and it also means less travel," said Conrad.
From Barron's
Their recovery -- even after surgery -- would have been "far from certain".
From Barron's
He is certain Arsenal have learnt the lessons of their past failures as they chase silverware on four fronts.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
