certain
gb/sˈɚtən/ us/sˈɚtən/
B1
İngilizce
~ 500
Anlamlar
0 anlam
adjective
B1
state
1
Sure about something
Feeling sure that something is true or will happen.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[someone] is certain (that) [clause]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'certain' with 'sure' and overuse one form; 'certain' is slightly more formal than 'sure'.
Eş anlamlılar
sure (Slightly more common in everyday conversation, especially in American English.)
Zıt anlamlılar
uncertain (Indicates doubt or lack of confidence about something.)
Eşdizimler
absolutely certain
|quite certain
|certain about
|certain that
Konular
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
a certain [person/thing/place]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may mistakenly think 'a certain' means 'any' rather than 'a specific but unnamed'.
Eş anlamlılar
particular (Emphasizes individuality or specificity; often interchangeable but 'particular' may sound more formal.)
Zıt anlamlılar
unspecified (Indicates that no specific person or thing is meant.)
Eşdizimler
a certain amount
|a certain type
|a certain way
Konular
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Eş anlamlılar
inevitable (Formal and emphasizes impossibility of avoiding something.)
Zıt anlamlılar
uncertain (Implies that the outcome is not guaranteed.)
Eşdizimler
certain death
|certain victory
|certain success
Konular
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- Failure was certain if they didn’t act quickly.
- With this plan, success is almost certain.
- His injury made defeat certain.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- Rain is certain tomorrow.
- Victory was certain for the team.
- It is certain we will meet again.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
certain
IPA
GB/sˈɚtən/
US/sˈɚtən/
Heceler ve vurgu
cer - tain (2 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
Kelime biçimleri
Adjective
- Base: certain
Kelime ailesi
İfadeler
a certain amount of
1/ə sˈɚtən əmˈaʊnt əv/
fixed phrase
Specific but unspecified quantity
Some amount, but not said exactly how much.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- Please make certain all the doors are locked.
- I checked twice to make certain we had enough tickets.