certain

UK
/ˈsɜːtən/
US
/ˈsɜrtn/

Translations

certainadjective
more certain
Comp.
most certain
Super.
UK
/ˈsɜːtən/
US
/ˈsɜrtn/
She has a certain charm that attracts everyone.
У неё есть определённый шарм, который привлекает всех.
He was certain about his decision.
Он был уверен в своём решении.
Additional translations
certainpronoun
UK
/ˈsɜː.tən/
US
/ˈsɝː.tən/
Used as an indefinite quantifying pronoun (e.g., "Certain of the students were late").

Definitions

certainadjective
Known for sure; established beyond doubt.
She was certain that she had locked the door before leaving.
Specific but not explicitly named or stated.
There are certain rules that must be followed in the laboratory.
Inevitable or unavoidable.
It is certain that the sun will rise tomorrow.
certainpronoun
Some but not all; an unspecified but limited number of people or things.
Certain of the applicants were selected for a second interview.