What does CERTAIN mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˈsɜrtən/
- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Words With Friends score
- 11
- How common
- Very common
Meaning
adjective
- definite but not specified or identified“set aside a certain sum each week”
- having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured“felt certain of success”
- established beyond doubt or question; definitely known“what is certain is that every effect must have a cause”
- certain to occur; destined or inevitable“he was certain to fail”
- established irrevocably“his fate is sealed”
- reliable in operation or effect“a quick and certain remedy”
- exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance“be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
certainer11certainest12
Anagrams of CERTAIN
creatin9ceratin9
Words inside CERTAIN
150 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is CERTAIN a valid word in word games?
CERTAIN is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is CERTAIN worth?
CERTAIN is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 11 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from CERTAIN?
150 other words, including IN, IT, ARE and AT.