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S0912300 (sho͝or, shûr)adj. sur·er, sur·est 1. Confident, as of something awaited or expected: I am sure we will win the game.2. Impossible to doubt or dispute; certain: We have sure proof of his innocence.3. a. Bound to come about or happen; inevitable: a sure victory for the team.b. Having one's course directed; destined or bound: She is sure to succeed.4. a. Certain not to miss, slip, or err; steady: a sure grip on the suitcase.b. Not hesitating or wavering; firm: sure convictions.5. a. Worthy of being trusted or depended on; reliable: a sure friend.b. Free from or marked by freedom from doubt: She is sure of her friends.6. Careful to do something: Be sure to turn off the stove.7. Obsolete Free from harm or danger; safe.adv. Informal Surely; certainly.Idioms: for sure Informal Certainly; unquestionably: We'll win for sure. make sure To establish something without doubt; make certain: Make sure he writes it down. sure enough As one might have expected; certainly. to be sure Indeed; certainly.

[Middle English, from Old French, safe, from Latin sēcūrus; see secure.]

sure′ness n.Synonyms: sure, certain, confident, positive
These adjectives mean feeling or showing no doubt. Sure and certain are frequently used interchangeably; sure, however, is the more subjective term, whereas certain may imply belief based on experience or evidence: "Never teach a child anything of which you are not yourself sure" (John Ruskin)."We went that early because we were certain it was the only way we would ever get a seat" (Ann Patchett).
Confident suggests assurance founded on faith or reliance in oneself or in others: "It goes without saying that a smiling, confident person will do better in an interview than a surly one" (Barbara Ehrenreich).
Positive suggests full, emphatic certainty: "We were young, and I was positive nothing really terrible could happen to us" (Nora Roberts). See Also Synonyms at certain.

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make sure - make a point of doing something; act purposefully and intentionallymake a pointact, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action); "think before you act"; "We must move quickly"; "The governor should act on the new energy bill"; "The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel"

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(ʃuə) adjective1. (negative unsure) having no doubt; certain. I'm sure that I gave him the book; I'm not sure where she lives / what her address is; `There's a bus at two o'clock.' `Are you quite sure?'; I thought the idea was good, but now I'm not so sure; I'll help you – you can be sure of that!肯定的2. unlikely to fail (to do or get something). He's sure to win; You're sure of a good dinner if you stay at that hotel.有把握的3. reliable or trustworthy. a sure way to cure hiccups; a safe, sure method; a sure aim with a rifle.可靠的 adverb (especially American) certainly; of course. Sure I'll help you!; `Would you like to come?' `Sure!'一定ˈsurely adverb1. used in questions, exclamations etc to indicate what the speaker considers probable. Surely she's finished her work by now!; You don't believe what she said, surely?肯定地2. without doubt, hesitation, mistake or failure. Slowly but surely we're achieving our aim.的确3. (in answers) certainly; of course. `May I come with you?' `Surely!'完全可以ˈsureness noun肯定ˌsure-ˈfooted adjective not likely to slip or stumble. Goats are sure-footed animals.脚步稳的as sure as used in various phrases that mean `without fail' or `without doubt'. As sure as fate / anything / eggs are eggs, he'll be late again.的的确确be sure to don't fail to. Be sure to switch off the television.一定要be/feel sure of oneself to be confident. 有自信心for sure definitely or certainly. We don't know for sure that he's dead.确实make sure to act so that, or check that, something is certain or sure. Arrive early at the cinema to make sure of (getting) a seat!; I think he's coming today but I'll telephone to make sure (of that / that he is).使确定sure enough in fact, as was expected. I thought she'd be angry, and sure enough she was.果然

make sure

1. To check something in order to confirm that it is true, correct, or is happening. I just want to make sure that our meeting is still on tomorrow. Did you make sure the lights were off before you left? I always get to the airport two hours early to make sure of making my flight.2. To be careful not to forget to do something; to ensure that something is done. Often said as a command or instruction. Make sure to pick up a shovel before this weekend's snow storm. I'll make sure I ask him about it tomorrow.See also: make, sure

make sure (of something)

to check something and be certain about it. Please make sure of your facts before you write the report. We made sure of the route we had to follow before we left. Please double-check and make sure.See also: make, sure

make sure

1. Make certain, establish something without doubt, as in Make sure all the doors are locked. It is also put as make sure of, as in Before you make that speech, make sure of your facts. This usage was first recorded in 1565. 2. make sure of. Act so as to be certain of something, as in He wanted to make sure of his own district before seeking support elsewhere. This usage was first recorded in 1673. See also: make, sure

make ˈsure (of something/that...)

1 check that something is true or has been done: I think the door’s locked, but I’d better go and make sure. ♢ Have you made sure that we’ve got enough money?
2 do something in order to be certain that something else happens: I want to make sure that the party is a success. ♢ Make sure there’s enough to eat tonight.See also: make, sure

make sure

To establish something without doubt; make certain: Make sure he writes it down.See also: make, sure

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