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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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Variety described it as "dutiful fan service, sure to satisfy legions of cultists cosplaying in tweed, but not unapproachable to viewers who aren't entirely au fait with the show".

From BBC

Was it a challenge to make sure that no one knew what you were working on?

From Los Angeles Times

Resting her and making sure she is 100% to go for the Big Ten championships is the priority.

From Los Angeles Times

"We need to have 90% accuracy or greater, at the moment we've got it, but we need to make sure we get that with the kit itself," he explained.

From BBC

"One of the things that's become very important to me is making sure my family are financially sound," said Ross, who is trying to access his army and police pensions early.

From BBC