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for sure — without doubt; certainly

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: without doubt; certainly

Pronunciation (IPA): /fər ˈʃʊr/

Example Sentences

  • My cat will knock over my coffee cup for sure if I leave it on the table.
  • Are you coming to the party tonight? - For sure, I wouldn't miss it!
  • I don't know for sure, but I think my plant is plotting against me.

for sure

ADVERB

[/fər ˈʃʊr/]

without doubt; certainly

When asked if she'd be there, she nodded and said, 'For sure!'
💡 Concept

When asked if she'd be there, she nodded and said, 'For sure!'

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/fər ˈʃʊr/
🇬🇧 UK/fə ˈʃʊə/

🌳Etymology

Origin

The phrase 'for sure' combines the preposition 'for' with 'sure', which derives from Latin 'securus' (safe, secure, certain). The expression evolved in modern English as an emphatic phrase to denote confidence or certainty.

Breakdown

for (preposition, meaning 'in support of' or 'indicating purpose') + sure (from Latin securus, via Old French seur, meaning 'secure' or 'certain').

🎵Rhyme

purecurematuresecure
pure
cure
mature
secure

🔗Collocations

know for sure
say for sure
tell for sure
can't say for sure
for sure thing

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My cat will knock over my coffee cup for sure if I leave it on the table.”

“Are you coming to the party tonight? - For sure, I wouldn't miss it!”

😄 Fun example

“I don't know for sure, but I think my plant is plotting against me.”

“The meeting will start at 9 AM for sure, so don't be late.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

certainlydefinitelyabsolutelywithout doubtundoubtedly

Antonyms

maybeperhapspossibly

Related

surelyindeedno doubtof course

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