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sure
adjective UK /ʃɔː(r)/UK /ʃʊə(r)/ 1 certain that something is real, true, or correctI think she’s called Monica, but I’m not sure. sure (that): Are you sure these figures are right? sure (that): I was sure that I had left my keys on the counter. sure about: If you’re really sure about the facts, we’ll publish them. sure how/why/if etc: No one is really sure why he resigned. pretty sure (=fairly certain): I’m pretty sure the pool is open until 6.00. Synonyms and related words 1a certain about what you feel, what you want, or what you have decided‘I’ll take the blue one.’ ‘Are you sure?’ not sure how/why/where etc: They’re not really sure where they want to live. quite/absolutely sure: I’ll certainly support you, if you’re quite sure that this is what you want. Synonyms and related words 1b confident and not in any doubt about somethingsure of: If you’re not sure of the answers, say so. sure of yourself: He sounded so sure of himself that I began to believe him. feel sure (that): I felt sure I could do it if only they’d give me a chance. Synonyms and related words
2 certain to happen or to result from somethingsure to do something: If you get drunk tonight, you’re sure to feel rotten in the morning. a sure thing/bet (=something that will definitely happen): Everyone thought it was a sure thing, and we were amazed when they pulled out. for sure: One thing is for sure, I’m never going skydiving again! Synonyms and related words
Certain or likely to happen 2a usually before nounformalcertain to succeedHe took sure aim and squeezed the trigger. Synonyms and related words
Likely or certain to be successful feasible promising up-and-coming
3 strong and firmin the sure grip of a powerful emotion His handshake was sure and confident. Synonyms and related words
Strong and not easy to damage or break 4 used about something that is definite and cannot be questioned or doubteda sure command of the facts a sure sign/indication (=a clear and definite sign that something is true): The increase in new home sales is a sure sign the recession is over. Synonyms and related words
True, definite and based on facts 5 as sure as eggs is eggswithout any doubtThe great British breakfast will never stand still, as sure as eggs is eggs. Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 27/07/2017
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sure
1 certain that something is real, true, or correctI think her name’s Monica, but I’m not sure. sure (that): Are you sure these figures are right? sure (that): I was sure that I had left my keys on the counter. sure about: If you’re really sure about the facts, we’ll publish them. sure how/why/if etc.: No one is really sure why he resigned. pretty sure (=fairly certain): I’m pretty sure the pool is open until 6:00. Synonyms and related words 1a certain about what you feel, what you want, or what you have decided“I’ll take the blue one.” “Are you sure?” not sure how/why/where etc.: They’re not really sure where they want to live. quite/absolutely sure: I’ll certainly support you, if you’re quite sure that this is what you want. Synonyms and related words 1b confident and not in any doubt about somethingsure of: If you’re not sure of the answers, say so. sure of yourself: He sounded so sure of himself that I began to believe him. feel sure (that): I felt sure I could do it if only they’d give me a chance. Synonyms and related words
2 certain to happen or to result from somethingsure to do something: If you get drunk tonight, you’re sure to feel rotten in the morning. a sure thing/bet (=something that will definitely happen): Everyone thought it was a sure thing, and we were amazed when they pulled out. for sure: One thing is for sure, I’m never going skydiving again! Synonyms and related words
Certain or likely to happen 2a usually before nounformalcertain to succeedHe took sure aim and squeezed the trigger. Synonyms and related words
Likely or certain to be successful feasible promising up-and-coming
3 strong and firmin the sure grip of a powerful emotion His handshake was sure and confident. Synonyms and related words
Strong and not easy to damage or break 4 used about something that is definite and cannot be questioned or doubteda sure command of the facts a sure sign/indication (=a clear and definite sign that something is true): The increase in new home sales is a sure sign the recession is over. Synonyms and related words
True, definite and based on facts 5 as sure as eggs is eggswithout any doubtThe great British breakfast will never stand still, as sure as eggs is eggs. Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 27/07/2017
be sure to do something make sure sure thing to be sure
sure
adverb UK /ʃɔː(r)/UK /ʃʊə(r)/ 1 spokenused for saying yes or for agreeing to something‘Can I borrow your green jumper?’ ‘Sure, no problem.’ Synonyms and related words 1a mainly Americanused as a reply when someone thanks you‘I really appreciate all your help.’ ‘Sure, anytime.’ Synonyms and related words
Ways of accepting someone’s thanks you’re welcome no problem not at all
2 informalused before a statement for admitting that something is true, especially when you then say something that is oppositeSure, it’s a good deal. I just don’t think I can afford it. Synonyms and related words
Ways of admitting something
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1 spokenused for saying yes or for agreeing to something“Can I borrow your green sweater?” “Sure, no problem.” Synonyms and related words 1a used as a reply when someone thanks you“I really appreciate all your help.” “Sure, anytime.” Synonyms and related words
Ways of accepting someone’s thanks you’re welcome no problem don’t mention it
2 informalused for emphasizing what you are sayingIt sure looks like it’s going to snow. sure as hell: I sure as hell didn’t spend all that money for a car that doesn’t run. Synonyms and related words
Ways of emphasizing what you are saying actively actual a damn sight greater/smaller etc. 3 informalused before a statement for admitting that something is true, especially when you then say something that is oppositeSure, it’s a good deal. I just don’t think I can afford it. Synonyms and related words
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