certain

• Используется для указания на то, что что-то известно как истинное, определённое или конкретное, но не названное или не описанное подробно.

Used to indicate that something is known to be true, definite, or specific, but not named or described in detail.

1. Sure or confidentA2formal

   Having no doubt; completely sure about something.

   Уверенный

   • I am certain that she will arrive on time.
   • He is certain of his decision.
   • Are you certain about the directions?

   Синонимыassuredconfidentconvinceddoubtlesspositivesureunhesitatingunwavering

   Антонимыdoubtfuluncertainunsurewavering

2. Specific but not namedB1formal

   Used to refer to a particular person, thing, or group without naming them explicitly.

   Определённый

   • A certain person called while you were out.
   • There are certain rules you must follow.
   • She has a certain charm that attracts people.

   Синонимыoneparticularsomespecificunnamedunspecified

3. Inevitable or definiteB1formal

   Something that is bound to happen; unavoidable.

   Неизбежный или определённый

   • Change is certain in life.
   • It is certain that the project will be completed by Friday.
   • The outcome of the election is not yet certain.

   Синонимыassuredbounddefinitedestinedfatedinescapableinevitableinexorablesureunavoidable

   Антонимыdoubtfulquestionableuncertainunlikely