for certain
Beyond any question
For certain means without any doubt, definitively: I can't say for certain whether she'll come.
It functions like certainly or for sure, often following know, say, or tell.
One thing's for certain: we can't stay here.
With complete certainty
- surelyWith complete confidence
- absolutelyCompletely, without exception
- positivelyWith complete certainty
- undoubtedlyWith total certainty
undeniably · unmistakably · indeed · truly · really · clearly · unquestionably · indubitably
Certain or self-possessed
- guaranteedPromised with certainty
- secureProtected from harm
- definiteClearly established, not vague
- confirmedEstablished as accurate
locked · sealed · promised · pledged · warranted · ensured · certified · verified
Self-assurance or trust
- assuranceFirm promise or certainty
- suretyBacker of obligation
- convictionFirmly held belief
- beliefTrust held as true
trust · faith · certitude · positivity · firmness · resolve · determination · decisiveness
Easily perceived, unmistakable
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- apparentClearly seen or understood
- evidentClearly perceived or understood
- manifestClearly apparent or displayed
plain · patent · transparent · self-evident · palpable · distinct · unambiguous · unmistakable
Impossible to prevent
- inescapableImpossible to avoid
- inexorableImpossible to prevent
- fatedDetermined by destiny
- destinedFixed by fate
predestined · bound · sure · predetermined · foreordained · guaranteed · assured · necessary
definitely
With complete certainty
- surelyWith complete confidence
- absolutelyCompletely, without exception
- positivelyWith complete certainty
undoubtedly · undeniably · unmistakably · indeed · truly · really · clearly · unquestionably · indubitably · without doubt
assured
Certain or self-possessed
- guaranteedPromised with certainty
- secureProtected from harm
- definiteClearly established, not vague
confirmed · locked · sealed · promised · pledged · warranted · ensured · certified · verified · established
confidence
Self-assurance or trust
- assuranceFirm promise or certainty
- suretyBacker of obligation
- convictionFirmly held belief
belief · trust · faith · certitude · positivity · firmness · resolve · determination · decisiveness · steadfastness
obvious
Easily perceived, unmistakable
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- apparentClearly seen or understood
- evidentClearly perceived or understood
manifest · plain · patent · transparent · self-evident · palpable · distinct · unambiguous · unmistakable · axiomatic
unavoidable
Impossible to prevent
- inescapableImpossible to avoid
- inexorableImpossible to prevent
- fatedDetermined by destiny
destined · predestined · bound · sure · predetermined · foreordained · guaranteed · assured · necessary · impending
- affirmativesyes, yeah, yep, yup, absolutely
- affirmationsyes, yeah, yep, okay, sure
- persuasionpersuade, persuasion, persuasive, convince, convincing
for certainmaybe
Expression of uncertainty
perhaps · possibly · uncertainly · doubtfully · conceivably
for certainby chance
Occurring without design
at random · contingently · unpredictably · touch and go · iffy
for, certain, certainly, uncertain, uncertainty, certainty, ascertain, certificate, certification