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Wordabulary

certain

Pronunciation
Adjective A1 Beginner

Quick answer

Completely sure about something, without any doubt.

"She was certain she had locked the door before leaving."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

uncertain unsure

Usage notes

"Certain" can also mean "particular but not named", as in "a certain person", a different sense from "sure".

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "She was _____ she had locked the door before leaving."

Answer: certain

In your own words, what does "certain" mean?

Completely sure about something, without any doubt.

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