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Synonyms for certain

One audited sense, one true synonym, and three words that come close enough to cost you the rung.

Tier 1, Foothills · 1 sense · adjective · Reason line included

The senseadjectiveTier 1, Foothills

exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance

Be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

sure

Same sentence, swapped: Be sure to disconnect the iron when you are through.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for certain as it is used in the sentence above.

sealed
personal
private

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Closest first: other words at Foothills, then their alphabetical neighbours.

patheticadjectivepoordeserving or inciting pityFoothillsStates and conditions2 sensesHas a reason line patternnoundesignsomething intended as a guide for making something elseFoothillsThinking and knowing2 sensesHas a reason line payverbgiveconvey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.FoothillsCommunication2 sensesHas a reason line personnounsomeonea human beingFoothillsHas a reason line picknounchoicethe act of choosing or selectingFoothillsActionsHas a reason line picturenounimpressiona clear and telling mental imageFoothillsThinking and knowing2 senses piecenounmangame equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board gamesFoothillsObjects2 sensesHas a reason line pitverb, nounstoneremove the pits fromFoothillsChange2 sensesHas a reason line

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