To find out or learn something with certainty.
as+certain
Shared component: certain · sure
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certain
sure
Related forms: certain · 7 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixesnot known, definite, or decided
un+certain
Shared component: certain · sure
in a way that shows a lack of certainty or confidence
un+certain+ly
Shared component: certain · sure
the state of being uncertain or not knowing what will happen.
un+certain+ty
Shared component: certain · sure
Able to be discovered or found out for certain.
as+certain+able
Shared component: certain · sure
certaintyExtended relation
the state of being completely confident or having no doubt
cert+ain+ty
Extended relation: certain · sure
certainlyExtended relation
used to emphasize that something is true or will happen.
certain+ly
Extended relation: certain · sure