certain
gb/sˈɚtən/ us/sˈɚtən/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 500
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
B1
state
1
Sure about something
Feeling sure that something is true or will happen.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is certain (that) [clause]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'certain' with 'sure' and overuse one form; 'certain' is slightly more formal than 'sure'.
Συνώνυμα
sure (Slightly more common in everyday conversation, especially in American English.)
Αντώνυμα
uncertain (Indicates doubt or lack of confidence about something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
absolutely certain
|quite certain
|certain about
|certain that
Θέματα
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a certain [person/thing/place]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may mistakenly think 'a certain' means 'any' rather than 'a specific but unnamed'.
Συνώνυμα
particular (Emphasizes individuality or specificity; often interchangeable but 'particular' may sound more formal.)
Αντώνυμα
unspecified (Indicates that no specific person or thing is meant.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a certain amount
|a certain type
|a certain way
Θέματα
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Συνώνυμα
inevitable (Formal and emphasizes impossibility of avoiding something.)
Αντώνυμα
uncertain (Implies that the outcome is not guaranteed.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
certain death
|certain victory
|certain success
Θέματα
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Failure was certain if they didn’t act quickly.
- With this plan, success is almost certain.
- His injury made defeat certain.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Rain is certain tomorrow.
- Victory was certain for the team.
- It is certain we will meet again.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
certain
IPA
GB/sˈɚtən/
US/sˈɚtən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
cer - tain (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: certain
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
a certain amount of
1/ə sˈɚtən əmˈaʊnt əv/
fixed phrase
Specific but unspecified quantity
Some amount, but not said exactly how much.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- Please make certain all the doors are locked.
- I checked twice to make certain we had enough tickets.