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sure

/S//U/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

    adj.all

    Examples
    Was sure (or certain) she had seen it.
    Was very sure in his beliefs.
    Sure of her friends.
    Synonyms certain
    Antonyms incertain uncertain unsure

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. certain to occur; destined or inevitable

    adj.all

    Examples
    Sudden but sure regret.
    He is sure to win.
    Antonyms uncertain

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. Certainly knowing and believing; confident beyond doubt; implicity trusting; unquestioning; positive.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adverb

  1. definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')

    adv.all

    Examples
    The results are surely encouraging.
    It's going to be a good day for sure.
    They thought he had been killed sure enough.
    He'll win sure as shooting.
    They sure smell good.
    Sure he'll come.
    Synonyms certainly for certain for sure sure as shooting sure enough surely

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. In a sure manner; safely; certainly.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance

    adj.all

    Examples
    Be sure to lock the doors.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. physically secure or dependable

    adj.all

    Examples
    A sure footing.
    Was on sure ground.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. reliable in operation or effect

    adj.all

    Examples
    A sure way to distinguish the two.
    Wood dust is a sure sign of termites.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

    adj.all

    Examples
    A sure (or trusted) friend.
    Synonyms trusted

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. infallible or unfailing

    adj.all

    Examples
    A sure (or true) sign of one's commitment.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. certain not to fail

    adj.all

    Examples
    A sure hand on the throttle.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. impossible to doubt or dispute

    adj.all

    Examples
    Indisputable (or sure) proof.
    Synonyms indisputable

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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