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1.
definite but not specified or identified
set aside a certain sum each week
to a certain degree
certain breeds do not make good pets
certain members have not paid their dues
a certain popular teacher
a certain Mrs. Jones
2.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
felt certain of success
was certain she had seen it
3.
established beyond doubt or question; definitely known
what is certain is that every effect must have a cause
it is certain that they were on the bus
his fate is certain
the date for the invasion is certain
4.
certain to occur; destined or inevitable
he was certain to fail
his fate is certain
In this life nothing is certain but death and taxes
he faced certain death
5.
established irrevocably
6.
reliable in operation or effect
a quick and certain remedy
7.
exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance
be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through
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