for certain

/fɔr ˈsʌrtɪn/
/fɔ ˈsʌtən/
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Definitions of for certain
  1. adverb
    definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
    “they are coming, for certain”
    synonyms: certainly, for sure, sure, sure as shooting, sure enough, surely
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