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Certain about something

certain

adjective

having no doubts that something is true

sure

adjective

certain that something is real, true, or correct

positive

adjective

completely certain

sure

adjective

certain about what you feel, what you want, or what you have decided

unfalteringly

adverb

definite

adjective

certain

confident

adjective

certain that something will happen or be successful

convinced

adjective

certain that something is true

unquestioning

adjective

never doubting or criticizing

satisfied

adjective

if you are satisfied that something is true or correct, you do not need any more proof

vocal fry

a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence

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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons

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