Certain and True

Certain

Certain adjective - Having been established and usually not subject to change.
Usage example: a certain percentage of the profits will go to charity

True is a synonym for certain in known topic. In some cases you can use "True" instead an adjective "Certain", when it comes to topics like undoubtable.

Nearby Words: certainty, certainly

True

True adjective - Existing in fact and not merely as a possibility.
Usage example: the true scope of this environmental problem is far greater than anyone imagined

Certain is a synonym for true. Sometimes you can use "Certain" instead an adjective "True".

Both words in one sentence

  • Synopsis : The bad touch trio decide to do some matchmaking between certain Nations, and France takes to this like a true Chess Master as he executes plans to bring togther certain pairs.
  • Little is known about him other then he is a demon, not even his true name or form (though certain aspects of the later is shown, such as the fact that he wears high heels as a demon).
  • In some stories, all creatures have true names, whereas others limit the use of true names to certain kinds of creatures, such as fairies, demons, or dragons.
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