certain
🇺🇸
/ˈsɜːrtn/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɜːtn/
adjective
A2
completely sure about something
I am certain that I left my keys on the table.
A2
something that will definitely happen
It is certain that he will win the race.
A2
referring to a specific thing or person, but not named
A certain book on the shelf caught my attention.
B1
slightly; a little bit
She has a certain charm about her.
R
used with a name to indicate unfamiliarity
I met a certain Mr. Smith, but I don't remember him well.
pronoun
R
referring to some people or things in a group without naming them
Certain of the students have already finished their homework.
translation
completely sure about something; something that will definitely happen; referring to a specific thing or person, but not named; slightly; a little bit; used with a name to indicate unfamiliarity
referring to some people or things in a group without naming them