CERTAIN - 75 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

Synonyms and antonyms of certain in English

certain

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CERTAIN ABOUT SOMETHING

I feel certain that this change will be for the best.

Synonyms and examples

know/say for certain
I can't say for certain, but I think he's coming to the party.
sure
Don't worry - I'm sure it won't be a problem.
positive
"Are you sure you let the cat in?" "I'm positive."
be sure of
He's the one who stole my bike - I'm sure of it!
for sure
One thing's for sure: I'll never go on a date with her again.
beyond a shadow of a doubt
It has been proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that the medication is effective.
you can bet your life
He's such a careful writer, you can bet your life that every single detail is thoroughly researched.
it's safe to say (that)
I think it's safe to say that he will win a majority of votes.
no doubt
You will no doubt want to see the evidence.
bound
He's bound to have the spare parts.
I'll be bound
UK old-fashioned
He's on holiday, I'll be bound.
confident
I am confident that doctors will find a cure.
convinced
Police are convinced they have the right suspect in custody.

Antonyms and examples

uncertain
The economic outlook is still uncertain.
unsure
He's unsure of whether or not he'll be able to join us.
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If you are certain about something, you know that it is accurate or true, or that it will happen.
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certain | American Thesaurus

certain

adjective
These are words and phrases related to certain. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of certain.
A certain person has been asking questions about you.
Synonyms for certain from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc.

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