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guaranteed
Guaranteed (adj) means Promised or certain to happen; backed by a guarantee. Example: “The shop offers a guaranteed refund if the item is faulty.”
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Promised or certain to happen; backed by a guarantee.
"The shop offers a guaranteed refund if the item is faulty."
"Same-day delivery is guaranteed on all local orders."
"There's no guaranteed way to predict the stock market."
How to use guaranteed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCertain, or promised with a formal assurance behind it.
Common pairings
guaranteed to work
guaranteed results
a guaranteed win
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What does “guaranteed” mean?
The word “guaranteed” means promised or certain to happen; backed by a guarantee. In plain terms, certain, or promised with a formal assurance behind it.
How do you use “guaranteed” in a sentence?
Here is “guaranteed” used in a sentence: “Same-day delivery is guaranteed on all local orders.”
What part of speech is “guaranteed”?
“Guaranteed” is an adjective.
Is “guaranteed” a common word?
“Guaranteed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'guaranteed' and 'guarantee'?
'Guarantee' is the noun or base verb, meaning a promise or to promise, while 'guaranteed' is the adjective or past form meaning promised or certain to happen. A product carries a guarantee, whereas a result is guaranteed.
What is the difference between 'guaranteed' and 'warranted'?
Both promise something, but 'guaranteed' is a general assurance that something will happen or is backed by a promise, while a 'warranty' is a specific written promise to repair or replace a faulty product. Guarantees can be spoken or informal; warranties are usually formal documents.
How do you spell 'guaranteed' correctly?
'Guaranteed' begins with 'gua-' and has a double 'e' before the final 'd.' Common misspellings include 'garanteed' and 'guarenteed,' both of which are incorrect.
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