certain
gb/sˈɚtən/ us/sˈɚtən/
B1
इंग्रजी
~ 500
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adjective
B1
state
1
Sure about something
Feeling sure that something is true or will happen.
वापर नमुना:
[someone] is certain (that) [clause]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'certain' with 'sure' and overuse one form; 'certain' is slightly more formal than 'sure'.
समानार्थी शब्द
sure (Slightly more common in everyday conversation, especially in American English.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
uncertain (Indicates doubt or lack of confidence about something.)
सहप्रयोग
absolutely certain
|quite certain
|certain about
|certain that
विषय
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- 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.
वापर नमुना:
a certain [person/thing/place]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may mistakenly think 'a certain' means 'any' rather than 'a specific but unnamed'.
समानार्थी शब्द
particular (Emphasizes individuality or specificity; often interchangeable but 'particular' may sound more formal.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
unspecified (Indicates that no specific person or thing is meant.)
सहप्रयोग
a certain amount
|a certain type
|a certain way
विषय
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- 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.
समानार्थी शब्द
inevitable (Formal and emphasizes impossibility of avoiding something.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
uncertain (Implies that the outcome is not guaranteed.)
सहप्रयोग
certain death
|certain victory
|certain success
विषय
daily life
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- Failure was certain if they didn’t act quickly.
- With this plan, success is almost certain.
- His injury made defeat certain.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- Rain is certain tomorrow.
- Victory was certain for the team.
- It is certain we will meet again.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
certain
IPA
GB/sˈɚtən/
US/sˈɚtən/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
cer - tain (२ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
- Base: certain
संबंधित शब्द
वाक्प्रचार
a certain amount of
1/ə sˈɚtən əmˈaʊnt əv/
fixed phrase
Specific but unspecified quantity
Some amount, but not said exactly how much.
उदाहरणे
- 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.
उदाहरणे
- 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.
उदाहरणे
- Please make certain all the doors are locked.
- I checked twice to make certain we had enough tickets.