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| sure [ shoor ] |
adjective (comparative sur·er, superlative sur·est) |
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1. definitely true: unquestionably true or real and not in doubt
  One thing is sure, we'll never make the same mistake again!
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2. firmly believing: believing strongly and for a good reason, or knowing for a fact, that something is true or the case
Are you sure that she understood you?
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3. bound to occur: inevitably going to do something or to happen, or confidently expected to be going to do something or to happen
He's sure to notice that something's missing.
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4. certain to obtain something: definitely able to or definitely going to obtain or achieve something
Many people book early in order to be sure of the best seats.
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5. very confident: very confident about something, especially personal beliefs or abilities
It was her self-confidence that made her so sure of her answer.
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6. always effective: effective, accurate, and reliable at all times
His aggressive manner is a sure sign that he is frightened.
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7. firm and secure: firm, secure, and steady
The fad had gained a sure hold on every teenager.
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8. unerring: showing both confidence and competence
a sure grasp of the complexities of the situation
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9. dependable: able to be safely relied on
a sure friend in times of trouble
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1. U.S. undoubtedly: used to give emphasis to something that somebody is saying and to indicate that somebody does not expect anyone to disagree with it
This sure tastes good.
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2. yes: used to indicate emphatic or enthusiastic assent
I asked him if he'd like to come and he said, "Sure!"
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| [14th century. Via French< Latin securus (see secure)] |
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| sure·ness noun |
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be sure and do or to do something used to tell somebody to remember to do something
Be sure and introduce us.
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for sure
1. without a doubt, or inevitably (informal)
He seems ideal for the job, he'll get it for sure.
2. definitely and precisely
He couldn't say for sure what time he'd be home
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make sure (that)
1. to check that something is the case, or that something has been done as instructed or requested
We have to assess our market to try to make sure our products are competitive.
2. to take the necessary action to have something done or make something happen
Could you make sure that he's in bed before ten?
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sure enough as was expected
He had a reputation for punctuality, and, sure enough, as the clock struck eight, he appeared.
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sure of yourself extremely confident
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to be sure used when admitting or agreeing that something is true, even though it may not agree with most of what you are saying
He's charming, to be sure, but I still don't trust his motives.
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