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

[ Syn: sure , sure ]

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

[ Syn: sure ]

established irrevocably; his fate is sealed

[ Syn: sealed ]

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'

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

[ Syn: sure ]

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

[ Syn: sure ]