certain
gb/sˈɚtən/ us/sˈɚtən/
B1
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 500
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective
B1
state
1
Sure about something
Feeling sure that something is true or will happen.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] is certain (that) [clause]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'certain' with 'sure' and overuse one form; 'certain' is slightly more formal than 'sure'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
sure (Slightly more common in everyday conversation, especially in American English.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
uncertain (Indicates doubt or lack of confidence about something.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
absolutely certain
|quite certain
|certain about
|certain that
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
a certain [person/thing/place]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may mistakenly think 'a certain' means 'any' rather than 'a specific but unnamed'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
particular (Emphasizes individuality or specificity; often interchangeable but 'particular' may sound more formal.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
unspecified (Indicates that no specific person or thing is meant.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
a certain amount
|a certain type
|a certain way
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
inevitable (Formal and emphasizes impossibility of avoiding something.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
uncertain (Implies that the outcome is not guaranteed.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
certain death
|certain victory
|certain success
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- Failure was certain if they didn’t act quickly.
- With this plan, success is almost certain.
- His injury made defeat certain.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Rain is certain tomorrow.
- Victory was certain for the team.
- It is certain we will meet again.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
certain
IPA
GB/sˈɚtən/
US/sˈɚtən/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
cer - tain (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: certain
சொல் குடும்பம்
சொற்றொடர்கள்
a certain amount of
1/ə sˈɚtən əmˈaʊnt əv/
fixed phrase
Specific but unspecified quantity
Some amount, but not said exactly how much.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Please make certain all the doors are locked.
- I checked twice to make certain we had enough tickets.