cer|tain — «SUR tuhn», adjective, noun, adverb. –adj. 1. without a doubt; sure: »It is certain that 2 and 3 do not make 4. I am certain these are the facts. He is certain to change his mind. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under sure. (Cf. ↑sure) 2. known but not… … Useful english dictionary
cer|tain|ly — «SUR tuhn lee», adverb. 1. without a doubt; surely: »I will certainly be at the party. “Do you still think the same?” “Certainly.” 2. with certainty; without fail: »He will regret this act as certainly as the sun will rise tomorrow. 3. admittedly … Useful english dictionary
cer|tain|ty — «SUR tuhn tee», noun, plural ties. 1. freedom from doubt; being certain: »The man s certainty was amusing, for we could all see that he was wrong. SYNONYM(S): assurance, conviction, certitude. 2. something certain; a sure fact: »The coming of… … Useful english dictionary
cer´tain|ness — cer|tain «SUR tuhn», adjective, noun, adverb. –adj. 1. without a doubt; sure: »It is certain that 2 and 3 do not make 4. I am certain these are the facts. He is certain to change his mind. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under sure. (Cf. ↑sure) 2. known but … Useful english dictionary
as´cer|tain´a|bly — as|cer|tain|a|ble «AS uhr TAY nuh buhl», adjective. that can be ascertained. –as´cer|tain´a|ble|ness, noun. –as´cer|tain´a|bly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
as´cer|tain´a|ble|ness — as|cer|tain|a|ble «AS uhr TAY nuh buhl», adjective. that can be ascertained. –as´cer|tain´a|ble|ness, noun. –as´cer|tain´a|bly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
as|cer|tain|a|ble — «AS uhr TAY nuh buhl», adjective. that can be ascertained. –as´cer|tain´a|ble|ness, noun. –as´cer|tain´a|bly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
as´cer|tain´ment — as|cer|tain «AS uhr TAYN», transitive verb. to find out for certain by trial and research; make sure of; determine: »The detective tried to ascertain the facts about the robbery. The question is how to ascertain what the people really want… … Useful english dictionary
as|cer|tain — «AS uhr TAYN», transitive verb. to find out for certain by trial and research; make sure of; determine: »The detective tried to ascertain the facts about the robbery. The question is how to ascertain what the people really want (Atlantic).… … Useful english dictionary
un|cer´tain|ness — un|cer|tain «uhn SUR tuhn», adjective. 1. not known with certainty; not finally established; in doubt; dubious: »The election results were still uncertain. 2. not sure; doubtful: »to be uncertain if a candidate will win. She came so late that she … Useful english dictionary
