certain
gb/sˈɚtən/ us/sˈɚtən/
B1
انگریزی
~ 500
معانی
0 معانی
adjective
B1
state
1
Sure about something
Feeling sure that something is true or will happen.
استعمال کا انداز:
[someone] is certain (that) [clause]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'certain' with 'sure' and overuse one form; 'certain' is slightly more formal than 'sure'.
ہم معنی الفاظ
sure (Slightly more common in everyday conversation, especially in American English.)
متضاد الفاظ
uncertain (Indicates doubt or lack of confidence about something.)
لفظی تراکیب
absolutely certain
|quite certain
|certain about
|certain that
موضوعات
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
استعمال کا انداز:
a certain [person/thing/place]
عام غلطی:
Learners may mistakenly think 'a certain' means 'any' rather than 'a specific but unnamed'.
ہم معنی الفاظ
particular (Emphasizes individuality or specificity; often interchangeable but 'particular' may sound more formal.)
متضاد الفاظ
unspecified (Indicates that no specific person or thing is meant.)
لفظی تراکیب
a certain amount
|a certain type
|a certain way
موضوعات
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
ہم معنی الفاظ
inevitable (Formal and emphasizes impossibility of avoiding something.)
متضاد الفاظ
uncertain (Implies that the outcome is not guaranteed.)
لفظی تراکیب
certain death
|certain victory
|certain success
موضوعات
daily life
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- Failure was certain if they didn’t act quickly.
- With this plan, success is almost certain.
- His injury made defeat certain.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- Rain is certain tomorrow.
- Victory was certain for the team.
- It is certain we will meet again.
گرامر
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certain
IPA
GB/sˈɚtən/
US/sˈɚtən/
ہجا بندی اور زور
cer - tain (2 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (cer)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Adjective
- Base: certain
متعلقہ الفاظ
عبارات
a certain amount of
1/ə sˈɚtən əmˈaʊnt əv/
fixed phrase
Specific but unspecified quantity
Some amount, but not said exactly how much.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- Please make certain all the doors are locked.
- I checked twice to make certain we had enough tickets.