adj. Function: adjective
1
Synonyms: FIRM 4, fixed, set, settled, stated, stipulated
Related Words: assured, certified, guaranteed, warranted; ensured, insured, sure
2 constituting an indeterminate and otherwise unidentified part of a group or whole FF1C; certain students dispute this finding FF1E;
Synonyms: some, various
Related Words: a, an, one; many, numerous; divers, several, sundry
Contrasted Words: no; all
3 being such beyond a doubt FF1C; no certain likeness of this saint survives FF1E;
Synonyms: accurate, authentic, dependable, reliable
Related Words: credible, plausible, well-grounded
Contrasted Words: counterfeit, false, spurious; controversial, doubtful, dubious, questionable
Antonyms: uncertain
4
Synonyms: INFALLIBLE 2, sure, surefire, unfailing
5
Synonyms: POSITIVE 3, inarguable, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, sure, uncontestable, uncontrovertible, undeniable, undoubtable
Related Words: confirmable, demonstrable, establishable, provable, verifiable; doubtless, trustworthy, unerring
Contrasted Words: controversial, iffy
Antonyms: uncertain
6
Synonyms: INEVITABLE , ineluctable, ineludible, inescapable, inevasible, necessary, returnless, unavoidable, unescapable, unevadable
Related Words: indefeasible, irrevocable, unalterable, written; fated, predestinated, predetermined
Antonyms: uncertain
7
Synonyms: SURE 5, cocksure, confident, positive
Related Words: assured, confident, sanguine
Contrasted Words: hesitant, indecisive, vague, wavering; doubtful, dubious, questionable
Antonyms: uncertain