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- pronunciation:
- shur
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shuhr
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- phrases:
- make sure
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
surer, surest |
| definition 1: |
When you are sure about something, you have a strong feeling that it is true. You don't have any doubt about it. If you are sure that your brother is asleep, you know that he is, or you strongly believe that he is. If you are sure that you know an answer in school, you are not afraid to raise your hand and say it.
Kim's mom was sure that the movie wasn't scary, so she let Kim's little sister watch it.Theo told his dad that there was no school on Friday, but his dad checked the school calendar just to be sure.Amelia was sure that her little sister would like the present she got for her, and Amelia was right. Her sister loved it.- synonyms:
- certain, definite, positive
- similar words:
- absolute, confident, convinced, secure
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| definition 2: |
If you are sure to win a prize, then it is certain you will win. There is no doubt about it. If you are sure to get hurt doing something, then you will certainly get hurt doing it. If it's sure to be sunny tomorrow, then it will definitely be sunny tomorrow.
Michael is sure to be on time to school this morning because he got up much earlier today.Mrs. Keene said she was sure to forget the apartment number if she didn't write it down.- synonyms:
- bound, certain
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| definition 3: |
When something is sure, it is reliable and steady. It will not fail you.
Mrs. Peters has trouble walking, but she has a sure hold of her husband's arm.Marcus has always been a sure friend to Evan.- synonyms:
- dependable, reliable, secure, steady
- similar words:
- faithful, firm, good, stable
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| related words: |
definite, dependable, fast, inevitable, true |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
(informal) "Sure" means "definitely," "certainly" or "of course."
It sure is hot today!You want to borrow my jacket? Sure! Go ahead.- similar words:
- certainly
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| phrase: |
make sure |
| derivation: |
sureness (n.) |
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