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Meaning of the word sure in English

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sure

US /ʃʊr/
UK /ʃɔːr/
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Adjective

1.

certain to happen

Example:
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It's sure to rain later.
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He's sure to win the race.
Synonym:
certain bound guaranteed inevitable unavoidable
2.

having no doubt; confident

Example:
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Are you sure about that?
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I'm not sure what to do.
Synonym:
confident convinced positive certain assured
3.

reliable or dependable

Example:
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He's a sure friend.
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This car is a sure bet for long trips.
Synonym:
reliable dependable trustworthy steady firm

Adverb

certainly; indeed

Example:
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He sure knows how to make people laugh.
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It was sure a surprise to see him there.
Synonym:
certainly definitely indeed surely undoubtedly

Exclamation

used to express agreement or to give permission

Example:
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"Can I borrow your pen?" "Sure."
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"Do you want to come with us?" "Sure, why not?"
Synonym:
of course certainly yes alright okay
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