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certainty

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɜrtənti/ · UK /ˈsɜːtənti/

certainty means: The feeling or state of knowing that something is true, with no doubt.

noun

BEING SUREB2

The feeling or state of knowing that something is true, with no doubt.

  • I cannot say with certainty.
  • His certainty surprised everyone in the room.
  • Can you prove with absolute certainty that she was there?

How to use it: certainty about something (She expressed certainty about the result.); with certainty (We cannot predict the weather with certainty.)

Similar words: confidence, assurance

Opposites: uncertainty, doubt

Common phrases: absolute certainty, with certainty, certainty about something

SURE EVENTC1

Something that will definitely happen or is definitely true.

  • Victory is now a certainty.
  • A second election became a certainty after the talks failed.
  • Is promotion really a certainty for her?

Similar words: sure thing

Common phrases: a certainty, virtual certainty, certainty for someone

Questions about certainty

What does certainty mean?

The feeling or state of knowing that something is true, with no doubt.

What is certainty in other languages?

Türkçe: kesinlik · Español: certeza · Français: certitude · Deutsch: Gewissheit · Italiano: certezza · 日本語: 確信

How do you pronounce certainty?

In American English /ˈsɜrtənti/; in British English /ˈsɜːtənti/.

How do you use certainty in a sentence?

I cannot say with certainty. His certainty surprised everyone in the room.

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