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sure

[shoor, shur] / ʃʊər, ʃɜr /






Usage

What are other ways to say sure? Sure, the simplest and most general of a group of adjectives indicating full belief and trust that something is true, expresses the mere absence of doubt. Certain suggests that there are definite reasons that have freed one from doubt. Confident emphasizes the strength of the belief or the certainty of expectation felt. Positive implies emphatic certainty, which may even become overconfidence or dogmatism. 

Example Sentences

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After seeing Wardex’s extensive footage of alien life and the lengths they’ve gone to cover it up, Daniel is certain that all of it must be public knowledge, though even he isn’t quite sure why.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

He explains: "These conversations strengthen a child's sense of meaning and purpose. They are just as important as making sure kids have done their homework and correcting their mistakes, maybe more."

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

You can be sure he'd have tried everything in his power to make it work.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

If you want this money for a certain reason, make sure these goals are addressed,’” says Jon Ekoniak, senior wealth advisor in the Menlo Park, Calif., office of Focus Partners Wealth.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

“I’ve been calling out your name for three minutes! I thought you were ignoring me. I’m sorry I called your aunt, but I wasn’t really sure what to do.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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