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sure English

Learners of English as a second language usually know the word sure once they have reached the level A1 – Beginner. English words by learner level A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

Meaning sure meaning

What does sure mean?

Definitions in simple English

sure Adjective

— When you are sure about something, you are certain. The student was sure that his answer was correct.

sure

— adjective (= certain) having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured felt certain of success was sure (or certain) she had seen it was very sure in his beliefs sure of her friends

— adjective (= certain) exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through be sure to lock the doors

— adverb (= surely, certainly, for sure, for certain, sure enough, sure as shooting) definitely or positively ('sure' is sometimes used informally for 'surely') the results are surely encouraging she certainly is a hard worker it's going to be a good day for sure they are coming, for certain they thought he had been killed sure enough he'll win sure as shooting they sure smell good sure he'll come

— adjective (= certain) certain to occur; destined or inevitable he was certain to fail his fate is certain In this life nothing is certain but death and taxes — Benjamin Franklin he faced certain death sudden but sure regret he is sure to win

— adjective physically secure or dependable a sure footing was on sure ground

— adjective (= certain) reliable in operation or effect a quick and certain remedy a sure way to distinguish the two wood dust is a sure sign of termites

— adjective certain not to fail a sure hand on the throttle

— adjective infallible or unfailing a sure (or true) sign of one's commitment

— adjective (= trusted) (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence a sure (or trusted) friend

— adjective (= indisputable) impossible to doubt or dispute indisputable (or sure) proof

Synonyms sure synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as sure?

sure English » English

certain

safe

definite

secure

certainly

confident

positive

of course

assured

reliable

convinced

true

surely

indeed

dependable

undoubted

trustworthy

sure enough

for certain

firm

unfailing

trusted

sure as shooting

steady

stable

real

okay

inevitable

indisputable

for sure

exact

doubtlessly

doubtless

accurate

yes

yeah

unerring

truly

serious

responsible

really

quite

fixed

faithful

definitely

cocksure

authentic

absolutely

you betcha

yea

Sure English » English

Yessir

Understood

Okeydokey

OK

Topics sure topics

What do people use sure to talk about?

Grammar Semantic constituents related to verbs Epistemic moods

Certainly, definitely

• What words indicate that something will certainly happen?
  certainly definitely be bound to be sure to be certain to be assured of be only a matter of time be just a matter of time cut and dried you can bet your life you can bet your bottom dollar be a certainty be a foregone conclusion for sure
• What words indicate that something will certainly succeed?
  can't go wrong be a dead cert it's in the bag it's a safe bet it's a sure bet foolproof
• What words refer to doing something in order to be certain that something will happen?
  make sure make certain insure ensure see that see to it
• What words indicate that something is certainly not true?
  absolute assurance assured can certain certainly certitude clear decided decisive definite doubtless established fixed guaranteed incalculable incontestable incontrovertible indisputable indubitable ineluctable inevitable infallible inescapable inevitable irrefragable irrefutable positive really set settled single-minded sure sureness trustworthy unarguable unavoidable undeniable unequivocal unmistakable unquestionable

Language and thought Think Opinion

Believe

• What words describe something or someone that can be believed?
  believable convincing indubitable undeniable indisputable incontrovertible credible trustworthy faithful dependable to be depended on probable persuasive plausible authoritative reliable have a ring of truth sounds right certain convincing sure

Language and thought Want Request

Agree to do something

• What do people say when they agree to do something?
  All right Yes you can Sure Of course Help yourself Be my guest

Grammar Connected with, related Discourse markers

Markers of emphasis

• What words indicate that a phrase or sentence is important?
  then indeed surely so certainly in fact actually how you know really sure just you know don't you that how much more emphatically absolutely without question no way of course obviously you've got to be kidding it is just that the only thing is one thing that in reality only that as it were just as you can see as you know without a doubt don't you remember I am convinced that

Grammar Semantic constituents related to verbs Epistemic moods

Unsure

• What words refer to not being sure about something?
  not be sure not be certain be unsure be uncertain not know doubt wonder can't be sure not be confident be indefinite about ambivalent

Language and thought Think Learn

Check

• What words refer to checking something to make sure it is true or correct?
  check make sure make certain double-check verify confirm check out crosscheck see for yourself check up on

Language and thought Emotion Feel good

Confident

• What words refer to feeling confident?
  feel confident sure of yourself think positively secure in yourself

Language and thought Emotion Feel bad Afraid

Worried

• What words refer to being a little worried?
  feel a little worried slightly worried a bit anxious not so sure

Grammar Semantic constituents related to verbs Epistemic moods

Sure

• What words indicate that someone is certain about something?
  be sure be certain be positive know know very well swear I could have sworn have no doubt confident convinced satisfied (that) I bet I'd put money on it say what you like

Examples sure examples

How do I use sure in a sentence?

Simple sentences

I'm sure you'll like it.

I'm sure that our team will win.

I am sure of success.

He is sure to accomplish his purpose.

Be sure to turn off the light when you leave the room.

I know you think you understood what you thought I said, but I'm not sure you realized that what you heard is not what I meant.

I sure hope you'll come again.

Tom is sure that Mary didn't really go to Boston last week.

Tom and Mary aren't quite sure what to make of this.

He's sure that he'll win the game.

Are you sure you want to do that?

George will come for sure.

Tom and Mary have about 20 children, but they're not quite sure of the exact number.

Please be sure to turn off the light before you leave.

Are you sure?

Are you sure about this?

Are you sure about the cost of that car?

The day is sure to come when your dream will come true.

I'm sure of your success.

Be sure to put out the fire before you leave.

Make sure that the complaints are dealt with as quickly as possible.

Be sure to telephone by Friday, OK?

Make sure that you arrive at seven o'clock.

I'm sure your efforts will result in success.

Didn't I lend you some books? I'm sure I did.

He'll be sure to smell a rat if I'm with you.

He said he would give us his decision for sure by Friday.

He is a good fellow, to be sure, but he isn't reliable.

I'm sure it'll be easy to find a place.

Movie subtitles

Sure, thanks!

Sure, if you pays.then I'll.

I was not sure.

You sure have studied it a lot in such a short amount of time.

I'm sure I'm gonna have an amazing time.

Sure they did!

Shh yeah, sure, that would be. great.

To make sure Kepler's truly found a planet, scientists are using one of the largest Earth-based telescopes for confirmation.

I'm sure they're loving this.

You got to make sure.

I wanted to go check on her to see how she was doing 'cause I knew she had scratches and stuff on her, and she was sure freaked out like I was.

I'm sure she won't be safe in the Underworld.

I'm not sure if those can be forgiven, though.

Well, he's always changing his mind so often, so I'm not sure what's his real intention, but in my opinion, maybe he's very regretting about last night's incident.

I'm sure he could use our help.

Sure you want to get circumcised?

With all due respect, I'm not sure I'd like to join the hunt.

Yaouled, make sure your sheep don't eat my wife's flowers.

Sure.

Make sure you pay attention.

I'm not sure what he's up to, but I don't like it, so I'm having him followed.

I'm not sure he wants to.

Anyway, make sure the troops aren't trigger-happy.

Sure thing.

Well, I'm sure they'd make room for you again.

I'm pretty sure it's pine.

You sure we can do this?

Are you sure?

Wait! Oh, yeah, for sure.

Uh, Frankie, I'm not sure this is a great idea.

At the end of season one, people weren't sure if she was either going to pass away, and there was going to be no more Lydia Martin.

You're sure?

He just wants to protect her and make sure that she is happy.

Oh, sure. That'd be great. Yeah.

Just to make sure.

Just one, us. Well. I'm not quite sure if you're my soul mate.

Make sure to go in and rest.

This magistrate here doesn't have any interest for his job as a magistrate, not even this much. I'm not sure, but whatever you folks were imagining about this magistrate, he will be less than that.

I am not too sure.

News and current affairs

To be sure, fiscal deficits and emergency measures in advanced economies and some major developing countries have cushioned the sharp decline, substituting in part for missing consumers.

In Mill's view, we are justified in stopping him only to make sure that he is aware of the danger.

To be sure, Bernie Madoff may yet be proved right, and his will not turn out to be the biggest Ponzi scheme ever.

To be sure, foreign corporations can do good things: bring in fresh ideas, techniques, and processes, as well as capital and the scale required in some contemporary forms of manufacturing.

To be sure, his human-rights record was far better than the Derg's.

To be sure, absentee farming by elites and educated urban workers can't solve all of Africa's urgent food needs.

To be sure, economic performance will vary widely among EU countries.

To be sure, like all European royal families, the origins of the Dutch royal family are decidedly mixed.

Kaufman has consistently pressed them to do more - and do it much faster; to be sure, they and many others are now listening.

So it may well be wiser to induce Iraq to readmit the UN weapons inspectors and make sure they can do their job.

Development will take a long time, and the international community needs to explore better ways to make sure that help actually reaches the poor, but both prudence and a concern for soft power suggest that the US should take the lead.

One relationship sure to be influenced by Republican gains will be that between the US and Russia.

To be sure, it maintained a navy equal in size to the next two fleets combined, and its empire, on which the sun never set, ruled over a quarter of humankind.

To be sure, inflation is difficult to bring about when short-term interest rates are near zero - and thus cannot be reduced any further without inducing massive hoarding of cash.

Sure, some might argue that inflation-indexed bonds offer a better and more direct inflation hedge than gold.

The kids loved it, and I'm sure some of them decided then and there to study math and science.

To be sure, the EU recognized its need for a coherent strategy, and attempted to resolve it by establishing the European External Action Service and the position of High Representative for Foreign Affairs.

I am sure to be one of the many who will not be allowed to leave.

To be sure, Alexievich was far from invisible before.

To be sure, this complex web of interconnected events reflects the declining global role of the US.

To be sure, we have also seen patients seeking treatment for depression who really did have bipolar disorder.

To be sure, Bush reinforced both trends, but their real causes lie in objective historical factors, namely America's being the sole world power since 1989 and Europe's self-inflicted weakness.