certain(p)#1 (a)

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type a
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def established beyond doubt or question
def definitely known
examples 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
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Attribute certainty, sure thing, foregone conclusion
Antonym certain(p) → uncertain
Similar to definite; indisputable, sure; sure as shooting
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Similar to definite; indisputable, sure; sure as shooting
Antonym uncertain → certain(p)
Derived from adjective certainly → certain(p)
Attribute certainty, sure thing, foregone conclusion

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