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certain

🇬🇧 UK/'sә:tәn/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 1kA2

Definitions

n.

(with "the") Something certain

确定的、 某一个的、 必然的

adj.

Sure in one's mind, positive; absolutely confident in the truth of something

确定的、 某一个的、 必然的

pron.

(with of) Unnamed or undescribed members (of)

确定的、 某一个的、 必然的

det.

Having been determined but not specified

确定的、 某一个的、 必然的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
certcertain, sure, determined, fixed
+
ainsuffix
=certain

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    "certain" can be used in multiple ways.

  • 2.

    Understanding all uses of "certain" takes practice.

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