Bound - Sure - Definite - Guaranteed
These are all words describing sth that will definitely happen or is definitely true.
Certain that you can rely on to happen or be true: It’s certain that they will agree. | They are certain to agree.
Bound (not before noun) certain to happen, or to do or be sth. Remember that bound is only used in the phrase bound to do/be, etc.: There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced. | You’ve done so much work —you’re bound to pass the exam.
Sure certain to happen or be true; that can be trusted or relied on: She’s sure to be picked for the team. | It’s sure to rain.
Definite (rather informal) certain to happen; that is not going to change: Is it definite that he’s leaving?
Guaranteed certain to have a particular result: That kind of behaviour is guaranteed to make him angry.
PATTERNS
*certain/sure of sth
*certain/bound/sure/guaranteed to do sth
*certain/definite that...
*I couldn’t say for certain/sure/definite.
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