certain
gb/sˈɚtən/ us/sˈɚtən/
B1
الإنجليزية
~ 500
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective
B1
state
1
Sure about something
Feeling sure that something is true or will happen.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] is certain (that) [clause]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'certain' with 'sure' and overuse one form; 'certain' is slightly more formal than 'sure'.
المرادفات
sure (Slightly more common in everyday conversation, especially in American English.)
الأضداد
uncertain (Indicates doubt or lack of confidence about something.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
absolutely certain
|quite certain
|certain about
|certain that
الموضوعات
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- I’m certain we left the keys on the table.
- She’s certain that she saw him at the party.
- Are you certain this is the right address?
- He seemed certain of his decision.
- They are certain it will rain tomorrow.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I am certain this is my bag.
- She is certain she can help.
- He is certain they will come.
- We are certain about our choice.
adjective
B2
property
2
Specific but unnamed
Used to talk about a specific person or thing without giving details.
نمط الاستخدام:
a certain [person/thing/place]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may mistakenly think 'a certain' means 'any' rather than 'a specific but unnamed'.
المرادفات
particular (Emphasizes individuality or specificity; often interchangeable but 'particular' may sound more formal.)
الأضداد
unspecified (Indicates that no specific person or thing is meant.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
a certain amount
|a certain type
|a certain way
الموضوعات
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- A certain man called while you were out.
- We need a certain amount of time to finish.
- There’s a certain charm to old houses.
- She spoke with a certain authority.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- A certain boy is waiting outside.
- We need a certain tool for this job.
- There is a certain smell in this room.
adjective
B2
property
3
Inevitable or guaranteed
Something that will definitely happen.
المرادفات
inevitable (Formal and emphasizes impossibility of avoiding something.)
الأضداد
uncertain (Implies that the outcome is not guaranteed.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
certain death
|certain victory
|certain success
الموضوعات
daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Failure was certain if they didn’t act quickly.
- With this plan, success is almost certain.
- His injury made defeat certain.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- Rain is certain tomorrow.
- Victory was certain for the team.
- It is certain we will meet again.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
certain
IPA
GB/sˈɚtən/
US/sˈɚtən/
المقاطع والنبر
cer - tain (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: certain
عائلة الكلمة
التعبيرات
a certain amount of
1/ə sˈɚtən əmˈaʊnt əv/
fixed phrase
Specific but unspecified quantity
Some amount, but not said exactly how much.
أمثلة
- There’s a certain amount of risk involved.
- The job requires a certain amount of skill.
for certain
1/fɚ sˈɚtən/
fixed phrase
Without any doubt
Knowing something completely and without any doubt.
أمثلة
- I know for certain that she was there.
- We can’t say for certain what happened.
to make certain
1/tə mˈeɪk sˈɚtən/
fixed phrase
Ensure something happens or is true
To do something so that you are sure it will happen or is correct.
أمثلة
- Please make certain all the doors are locked.
- I checked twice to make certain we had enough tickets.