Kilo Lingo

certain

/ˈsɜː.tən/

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Translation

Completely sure; having no doubt about something.

Word origin

From Old French certain, from Latin certus, meaning settled or sure.

Origin
Old French
Root
certain

Examples

.

Here "certain" means completely sure.

?

"Certain about" means sure with no doubt.

rise.

Here "certain" means sure to happen.

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This word is part of lesson 19.