Guaranteed
ˌɡærənˈtiːd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo give a formal assurance or promise, especially that something will happen or be the case, or that a service or product will be of a specified standard.
ˌɡærənˈtiːd
To provide a formal assurance or pledge that something will happen or will be of a certain quality.
The store guaranteed a refund if the shoes didn't fit.
💡 Simply: When something's guaranteed, it's like a super-duper promise. Imagine you buy a toy, and they *guarantee* it won't break within a month. That's like a sure thing!
👶 For kids: To promise something will definitely happen or be a certain way.
More Examples
The manufacturer guaranteed the engine would last for 10 years.
We guaranteed their safety during the evacuation.
How It's Used
"The company guaranteed a full refund if the customer was not satisfied."
"The warranty guaranteed the product against defects for one year."
Assured to happen or be the case; certain.
ˌɡærənˈtiːd
Assured to happen or be the case.
The job offered a guaranteed salary.
💡 Simply: If something is guaranteed, it's *totally* sure. Like if your teacher says 'a guaranteed A' for doing your homework – you know you'll get it!
👶 For kids: Something that is sure to happen or be true.
More Examples
The service provides guaranteed satisfaction.
With this policy, you have a guaranteed outcome.
How It's Used
"The investment offered a guaranteed return."
"She felt guaranteed of a warm welcome."
From Old French 'garantir' (to warrant, protect), ultimately from Germanic origins, related to 'warrant'. The '-ed' ending indicates the past tense or past participle form.
Historically, the word has been used in legal and financial contexts to denote a promise or assurance.
Memory tip
Think of a 'seal' – a guarantee is like sealing a promise.