Sekirov Dictionary

sure

UK /ʃoː/US /ʃʊɹ/

adjective 6
exclamation 3
adverb 2
forms 4
phrases 4

adjective6

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feeling no doubt that something is true or correct
- Are you sure to succeed, as polls say? —Well, I am at least certain of making it to the podium this time.
- He was sure of being a finalist.
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Certain to act or be a specified way.
- Be sure to lock the door when you leave.
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Certain to obtain something.
- Many people book early in order to be sure of the best seats.
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Physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.
- This investment is a sure thing.
- The bailiff had a sure grip on the prisoner's arm.
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(no longer used) Free from danger; safe; secure.
- Feare not: the Forrest is not three leagues off, / If we recouer that, we are sure enough. — 1590
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(no longer used) Betrothed; engaged to marry.
- The king was sure to Dame Elizabeth Lucy, and her husband before God. — 1513

exclamation3

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Yes; of course.
- "Could you tell me where the washrooms are?" "Sure, they're in the corner over there."
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Yes; I guess; you could say that; a weak or noncommittal positive response.
- "Do you like cats?" "Sure."
- "Do you want me to put this in the garage?" "Sure, go ahead."
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You're welcome; polite response to being thanked.
- "Thanks for helping me with that electrical fault." "Sure. Any time."

adverb2

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Without doubt, certainly.
- Sure he's coming! Why wouldn't he?
- "Did you kill that bear yourself?" ―"I sure did!"
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(no longer used) Without fail, surely.
- These are the wings shall make it flie as swift, As dooth the lightening: or the breath of heauen, And kill as sure as it swiftly flies. — 1587

forms

more sure · surer · most sure · surest

Phrases with sure

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