Certain Definition
certain
adjective
- 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"
- having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured; "felt certain of success"; "was sure (or certain) she had seen it"; "was very sure in his beliefs"; "sure of her friends"
- 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"
- 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"- Benjamin Franklin; "he faced certain death"; "sudden but sure regret"; "he is sure to win"
- established irrevocably; "his fate is sealed"
- reliable in operation or effect; "a quick and certain remedy"; "a sure way to distinguish the two"; "wood dust is a sure sign of termites"
- exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance; "be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through"; "be sure to lock the doors"
"Certain" in song lyrics
See how certain is used in real songs:
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"First they wanna battle but now, they ain't certain"
7L & Esoteric — Call Me E.S. -
"To clock big Gs, I'd be definitely certain"
Above the Law f/ Dr. Dre — Living Like Hustlers -
"Pull back the curtain but make sure that you are certain"
Aceyalone — The Grandfather Clock
Words that rhyme with certain
Usage tips for "certain"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "certain" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for certain to find words that pair well.