for certain
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Definition
Adverb: Definitely or positively; without any doubt. Used to express complete certainty about a statement.
Usage
Used to modify a verb or an entire clause to emphasize that something is unquestionably true or will unquestionably happen. It often appears at the end of a sentence.
Examples
- They will be here on time, for certain.
- I know for certain that the meeting starts at nine.
- We can't say for certain what the future holds.
- He is, for certain, the best candidate for the job.
Advanced Usage
- "To know for certain": To have definite knowledge about something, leaving no room for doubt.
- I need to know for certain before I make a decision.
- Used in negative constructions to express a lack of definitive knowledge.
- No one can predict for certain how the market will react.
Variants and Related Words
- Certain (Adjective): Known for sure; established beyond doubt.
- I am certain of her success.
- Certainly (Adverb): Without doubt; definitely. (Often used in the middle of a sentence).
- She will certainly agree.
Synonyms
- Surely
- Definitely
- Positively
- Unquestionably
- Assuredly
- For sure (informal)
Related Phrases
- Beyond (a shadow of) a doubt: With absolute certainty, leaving no possibility of being wrong.
- His guilt was proven beyond a shadow of a doubt.
- Without a doubt: Used to emphasize that something is completely certain.
- She is, without a doubt, the most talented singer in the group.
Adverb
- definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
- the results are surely encouraging
- she certainly is a hard worker
- it's going to be a good day for sure
- they are coming, for certain
- they thought he had been killed sure enough
- he'll win sure as shooting
- they sure smell good
- sure he'll come