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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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(ʃʊə; ʃɔː) adj1. (sometimes foll by of) free from hesitancy or uncertainty (with regard to a belief, conviction, etc): we are sure of the accuracy of the data; I am sure that he is lying. 2. (foll by of) having no doubt, as of the occurrence of a future state or event: sure of success. 3. always effective; unfailing: a sure remedy. 4. reliable in indication or accuracy: a sure criterion. 5. (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence: a sure friend. 6. not open to doubt: sure proof. 7. admitting of no vacillation or doubt: he is very sure in his beliefs. 8. bound to be or occur; inevitable: victory is sure. 9. (postpositive) bound inevitably (to be or do something); certain: she is sure to be there tonight. 10. physically secure or dependable: a sure footing. 11. obsolete free from exposure to harm or danger12. be sure (usually imperative or dependent imperative; takes a clause as object or an infinitive, sometimes with to replaced by and) to be careful or certain: be sure and shut the door; I told him to be sure to shut the door. 13. for sure without a doubt; surely14. make sure a. (takes a clause as object) to make certain; ensureb. (foll by of) to establish or confirm power or possession (over)15. sure enough informal as might have been confidently expected; definitely: often used as a sentence substitute16. to be sure a. without doubt; certainlyb. it has to be acknowledged; admittedlyadv17. (sentence substitute) informal willingly; yes18. (sentence modifier) informal chiefly US and Canadian without question; certainly[C14: from Old French seur, from Latin sēcūrus secure] ˈsureness n

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adj. sur•er, sur•est,
adv. adj. 1. free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one's facts. 2. confident, as of something expected: sure of success. 3. convinced, fully persuaded, or positive: to be sure of a person's honesty. 4. assured or certain beyond question: a sure victory. 5. worthy of confidence; reliable: a sure messenger. 6. unfailing; never disappointing expectations: a sure cure. 7. unerring; never missing, slipping, etc.: a sure aim. 8. admitting of no doubt or question: sure proof. 9. destined; certain: It is sure to happen. adv. 10. certainly; surely. Idioms: 1. be or make sure, to take care (to be or do as specified): Be sure to close the windows. 2. for sure, without a doubt; for certain. 3. sure enough, Informal. as might have been expected; certainly. 4. to be sure, without doubt or dispute. [1300–50; Middle English sur(e) < Middle French sur, Old French seur < Latin sēcūrus secure] sure′ness, n. usage: Both sure and surely are used as intensifying adverbs with the sense “undoubtedly, certainly.” In this use, sure is generally informal and occurs mainly in speech and written representations of speech and is likely to be criticized in other contexts: It sure is hot in here. I sure wouldn't want to be in your place. surely is used in this sense in all varieties of speech and writing: The law was surely meant to apply to both rich and poor. See also quick, slow.

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sure1. having no doubts

If you are certain or sure about something, you have no doubts about it.

He felt certain that she would disapprove.I'm sure she's right.2. definite truths

If it is certain that something is true, it is definitely true. If it is certain that something will happen, it will definitely happen.

It is certain that he did not ask for the original of the portrait.It seemed certain that they would succeed.

Be Careful!
Don't say that it is 'sure' that something is true or will happen.

3. 'be certain to' and 'be sure to'

Instead of saying that it is certain that someone or something will do something, you can say that they are certain to do it or are sure to do it.

I'm waiting for Cynthia. She's certain to be late.The growth in demand is certain to drive up the price.These fears are sure to go away as the baby gets older.The telephone stopped ringing. 'It's sure to ring again,' Halle said.

Instead of saying that it is certain that someone will be able to do something, you often say that they can be certain of doing it or can be sure of doing it.

I chose this hospital so I could be certain of having the best care possible.You can always be sure of controlling one thing -- the strength with which you hit the ball.4. emphasis

Don't use words such as 'very' or 'extremely' in front of certain or sure. If you want to emphasize that someone has no doubts or that something is true, you use words such as absolutely and completely.

We are not yet absolutely certain that this report is true.Whether it was directed at Eddie or me, I couldn't be completely certain.Can you be absolutely sure that a murder has been committed?She felt completely sure that she was pregnant.5. negative structures

Sure is more common that 'certain' in negative structures.

'Are you going to the party tonight?' 'I'm not sure. Are you?'

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	sure - 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"certainincertain, uncertain, unsure - lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance; "uncertain of his convictions"; "unsure of himself and his future"; "moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps"; "an uncertain smile"; "touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers"
	2.	sure - 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"certaincareful - exercising caution or showing care or attention; "they were careful when crossing the busy street"; "be careful to keep her shoes clean"; "did very careful research"; "careful art restorers"; "careful of the rights of others"; "careful about one's behavior"
	3.	sure - 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"certainpredictable - capable of being foretold
	4.	sure - physically secure or dependable; "a sure footing"; "was on sure ground"secure - free from danger or risk; "secure from harm"; "his fortune was secure"; "made a secure place for himself in his field"
	5.	sure - 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"certaindependable, reliable - worthy of reliance or trust; "a reliable source of information"; "a dependable worker"
	6.	sure - (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence; "a sure (or trusted) friend"trustedtrustworthy, trusty - worthy of trust or belief; "a trustworthy report"; "an experienced and trustworthy traveling companion"
	7.	sure - infallible or unfailing; "a sure (or true) sign of one's commitment"true - consistent with fact or reality; not false; "the story is true"; "it is undesirable to believe a proposition when there is no ground whatever for supposing it true"- B. Russell; "the true meaning of the statement"
	8.	sure - certain not to fail; "a sure hand on the throttle"steady - not subject to change or variation especially in behavior; "a steady beat"; "a steady job"; "a steady breeze"; "a steady increase"; "a good steady ballplayer"
	9.	sure - impossible to doubt or dispute; "indisputable (or sure) proof"indisputablecertain - established beyond doubt or question; definitely known; "what is certain is that every effect must have a cause"; "it is certain that they were on the bus"; "his fate is certain"; "the date for the invasion is certain"
Adv.	1.	sure - 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"certainly, for certain, for sure, sure as shooting, surely, sure enoughcolloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech

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adjective1. certain, positive, clear, decided, convinced, persuaded, confident, satisfied, assured, definite, free from doubt She was no longer sure how she felt about him.
certain uncertain, doubtful, unsure, sceptical, uneasy, dubious, unconvinced, distrustful, unassured2. inevitable, guaranteed, bound, assured, in the bag (slang), inescapable, irrevocable, ineluctable They're sure to win yet more honours.
inevitable unsure, touch-and-go3. reliable, accurate, dependable, effective, precise, honest, unmistakable, undoubted, undeniable, trustworthy, never-failing, trusty, foolproof, infallible, indisputable, sure-fire (informal), unerring, well-proven, unfailing, tried and true a sure sign of rain
reliable unreliable, untrustworthy, undependable, vague, dubious, dodgy (Brit., Austral., & N.Z. informal), iffy (informal), fallible4. secure, firm, steady, fast, safe, confident, solid, stable, unhesitating, unfaltering A doctor's sure hands may perform surgery.interjection1. (Informal) certainly, of course, OK or okay (informal), absolutely, you bet (informal), sure thing (informal), yes, all right Yeah, sure, you can have the key.be sure to remember to, take care to, see that you, be careful to, don't forget to, make sure to, mind that you Be sure to read about how mozzarella is made.for sure (Informal) definitely, absolutely, without question, surely, certainly, beyond any doubt We still don't know what happened for sure.make sure check, ensure, confirm, make certain, verify Before you cut the cloth, make sure the pattern matches up.sure enough as expected, as anticipated Sure enough, it was delicious.

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adjective1. Established beyond a doubt:certain, hard, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefutable, positive, unassailable, undeniable, undisputable, unquestionable.2. Known positively:certain, definite, positive.Idiom: for certain.3. Bound to happen:certain, inescapable, inevitable, unavoidable.4. Such as could not possibly fail or disappoint:certain, infallible, secure, unerring, unfailing.Informal: sure-fire.5. Not easily moved or shaken:firm, secure, solid, sound, stable, strong, sturdy, substantial, unshakable.6. Firmly settled or positioned:fast, firm, secure, stable, steady, strong.7. Having no doubt:assured, certain, confident, positive, undoubting.

Translations

一定可靠的有把握的确定的肯定的

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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

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