certain

certain

ˈsɝː.tən, ˈsɜrt(ə)n, ˈsɜːtn̩, ˈsɝtn̩, ˈsɝtən

Meaning: having no doubt; sure

Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: ˈsɜrt(ə)n, ˈsɜːtn̩, ˈsɝtn̩, ˈsɝtən

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I am certain that he will win the race.

Starting a new business involves a certain amount of risk.

I'm absolutely certain that I left my keys on the table.

I am fairly certain that we have met before.

She tended to overuse certain phrases in her writing.

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