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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Cognitive abilities expand rapidly at this age, but the risk of developing certain mental health conditions also becomes higher.
From Science Daily
Goldman said the deal consideration was payable in a combination of cash and equity, subject to reaching certain performance goals.
Being overweight or obese increases your risk for developing health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers.
From BBC
Someone gained unauthorized access to customer information from June of this year up until recently, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and certain order information, according to the company.
From Barron's
This has raised new scientific interest in understanding whether certain nutrients might influence the body's defense system.
From Science Daily
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
