🇬🇧 Certainty meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Certainty is when you are completely sure about something and you do not feel any doubt. When you have certainty, you feel confident that what you believe or say is true. For example, you might have certainty that the sky is blue, that your birthday is on a certain day, or that your shoes are on the wrong feet because they feel funny. Certainty is the strong feeling of “I know this is right.”

The teacher asked who ate in class, and my stomach answered with such loud certainty that no one else had to.

I had complete certainty that my hair looked cool, until I saw my reflection and realized I had invented a new kind of bird’s nest.

I walked into the kitchen with certainty I’d find snacks, but only found vegetables and the sound of my dreams breaking.

I announced with great certainty that I could do a cartwheel, and then performed what looked more like a confused falling pretzel.

I had full certainty that my science project volcano would just bubble a little; the ceiling had a different opinion.

Rain soaked a small dog on the road. A girl picked it up with care, certainty in her hands. Her certainty that it needed help showed on her face. The dog's nose touched that certainty, the girl felt certainty growing, and a man brought a blanket. The certainty ended in a warm smile as the dog slept.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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