for sure — without doubt; certainly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: without doubt; certainly
Pronunciation (IPA): /fər ˈʃʊr/
Korean meaning: 확실히, 틀림없이
Korean pronunciation: 퍼 **슈어**
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
💡 Concept
When asked if she'd be there, she nodded and said, 'For sure!'
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/fər ˈʃʊr/
🇬🇧 UK/fə ˈʃʊə/
🌳Etymology
Origin
'for'와 'sure'가 결합된 표현으로, 'sure'는 라틴어 'securus'(안전한, 확실한)에서 유래되었습니다. 현대 영어에서 확신을 나타내는 강조 표현으로 발달했습니다.
🎵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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