certain
gb/sˈɚtən/ us/sˈɚtən/
B1
Ingles
~ 500
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
B1
state
1
Sure about something
Feeling sure that something is true or will happen.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] is certain (that) [clause]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'certain' with 'sure' and overuse one form; 'certain' is slightly more formal than 'sure'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
sure (Slightly more common in everyday conversation, especially in American English.)
Mga kasalungat
uncertain (Indicates doubt or lack of confidence about something.)
Mga kolokasyon
absolutely certain
|quite certain
|certain about
|certain that
Mga tema
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
a certain [person/thing/place]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may mistakenly think 'a certain' means 'any' rather than 'a specific but unnamed'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
particular (Emphasizes individuality or specificity; often interchangeable but 'particular' may sound more formal.)
Mga kasalungat
unspecified (Indicates that no specific person or thing is meant.)
Mga kolokasyon
a certain amount
|a certain type
|a certain way
Mga tema
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
inevitable (Formal and emphasizes impossibility of avoiding something.)
Mga kasalungat
uncertain (Implies that the outcome is not guaranteed.)
Mga kolokasyon
certain death
|certain victory
|certain success
Mga tema
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- Failure was certain if they didn’t act quickly.
- With this plan, success is almost certain.
- His injury made defeat certain.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Rain is certain tomorrow.
- Victory was certain for the team.
- It is certain we will meet again.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
certain
IPA
GB/sˈɚtən/
US/sˈɚtən/
Mga pantig at diin
cer - tain (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: certain
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
a certain amount of
1/ə sˈɚtən əmˈaʊnt əv/
fixed phrase
Specific but unspecified quantity
Some amount, but not said exactly how much.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- Please make certain all the doors are locked.
- I checked twice to make certain we had enough tickets.