Ways to Say that You are Certain about Something

Ways to Say that You are Certain about Something

Hi English learners! Welcome to a new lesson. We will look at different ways to say that you are certain about something. Learn the ways to say that you are not certain about something here.

Here is the list:

• Certain
• Positive
• Sure
• Definite
• Confident
• Convinced
• No doubt/question
• To know for a fact
• Correct me if I’m wrong
• In my humble opinion
• Unless I’m mistaken
• Beyond doubt

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Ways to Say that You are Certain about Something

Certain

Meaning: to be completely sure of something, to know that something is true.

• I’m certain that this photograph was taken when I was 5 years old.
• Sandra felt absolutely certain that she’d never seen that man before.
• The candidate seemed certain to win the election.

Positive

Meaning: certain that something is true.

• I’m absolutely positive that I saw my keys on the desk this morning.
• I’m positive that man acts in the film we watched last week.
• Milly was positive that she gave her neighbour the parcel.

Sure

Meaning: certain.

• I’m sure it’ll do you good to drink this tea for cold.
• What makes you sure this is the correct answer?
• It isn’t easy to be sure what the weather will be like next week. It’s so changeable.

Ways to Say that You are Certain about Something

Definite

Meaning: not likely to change; sure.

• The manager was definite that there will be no meetings the next week.
• We tried to lower the price but the seller was pretty definite about it. 
• Is it definite that you’re coming tomorrow?

Confident

Meaning: to be certain that something will happen or that it is true.

• Mark was confident that the prices of real estate will go down.
• The police were confident of catching the thief.
• He was quite confident that he would pass the test.

Convinced

Meaning: completely certain about something.

• The judge and the jury were convinced that the accused was guilty.
• The man tried to run away, convinced that a rabid dog was chasing him.
• Lorna was convinced that some day she will meet Mr Right.

Ways to Say that You are Certain about Something

No doubt/question

Meaning: use it to say that what you say is certain.

• There is no doubt we will get home before midnight.
• Mira is the best candidate so far, no question about it.
• We will, no doubt meet again next week, and by then so long!

To know for a fact

Meaning: to be certain that something is true.

• I know for a fact that Jason didn’t sleep at home last night.
• John knew for a fact that the air in the area was polluted with carbon monoxide.
• I may not be sure what the weather will be like tomorrow but I know for a fact that I’ll get up at 6.

Correct me if I’m wrong

Meaning: a way to say you are certain that something is true, especially if you want to disagree with someone politely.

• Correct me if I’m wrong, but haven’t we arranged to meet at 10 o’clock?
• Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think that Melanie took a day off and that’s why she’s not coming to work today.
• Dear Alan, correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t I tell you that this document is confidential?

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In my humble opinion

Meaning: use the phrase to express your opinion about something you are certain about.

• In my humble opinion, it is a very sound investment.
• In my humble opinion, the best wine is made in France.
• The Mediterranean diet is, in my humble opinion, the best diet.

Ways to Say that You are Certain about Something

Unless I’m mistaken

Meaning: use it to state politely that what you are saying is true.

• Unless I’m mistaken, there was a car parking here 20 years ago.
• Unless I’m mistaken, Mildred is entitled to unemployment benefits.
• Unless I’m mistaken, this paragraph was changed.

Beyond doubt

Meaning: use it to say that things are so certain that there is no doubt about them.

• All the evidence proves that he is innocent beyond doubt.
• That the building was more than 100 years old was beyond doubt.
• The survey proved that beyond doubt people prefer going on holiday to warm countries.