For certain
For certain adverb - Definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely').
Specifically and for certain are semantically related. in accurately topic. In some cases you can use "Specifically" instead an adverb phrase "For certain".
Specifically
Specifically adverb - In regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail.
For certain and specifically are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "For certain" instead an adverb "Specifically".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- just and for certain
- just and specifically
- precisely and for certain
- precisely and specifically
- truly and for certain
- truly and specifically
- absolutely and for certain
- absolutely and specifically
- sure and for certain
- sure and specifically
- positively and for certain
- positively and specifically
- definitely and for certain
- definitely and specifically
Both terms in one sentence
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While it would be difficult to say for certain while watching, the DVD commentary specifically states she was braless and the pockets were the only reason they got away with it.
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In Xenosaga, the nerve cells of Realians (who are basically "Bio-Androids" or human beings specifically made for certain tasks) are eaten as a drug.
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Arcade multiplayer team-based third person shooter Border Break features Blast Runners, which are specifically designed for certain roles and are not specially built for any one person.
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