sure — certain about something; having no doubt
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: certain about something; having no doubt
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃʊr/
Korean meaning: 확실한, 확신하는
Korean pronunciation: **슈**어
Example Sentences
- Are you sure you left your keys in the fridge? That's where I found mine last week!
- I'm sure this GPS is broken - it told me to turn right into the ocean.
- Make sure to study hard for the exam next week.
sure
ADJECTIVE//ʃʊr//
certain about something; having no doubt
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ʃʊr/
🇬🇧 UK/ʃɔː(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootsure
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'seur'에서 유래했으며, 라틴어 'securus'(안전한, 걱정 없는)에서 파생되었습니다. 'se-'(without) + 'cura'(care)의 조합으로 '걱정이 없는' 상태를 의미했죠.
🎵Rhyme
purecurelureendure
pure
cure
lure
endure
🔗Collocations
make sure
be sure of
sure thing
for sure
sure enough
I'm sure
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“Are you sure you left your keys in the fridge? That's where I found mine last week!”
😄 Fun example
“I'm sure this GPS is broken - it told me to turn right into the ocean.”
“Make sure to study hard for the exam next week.”
“Sure, I'd love to join you for dinner tonight.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
certainconfidentpositivedefiniteconvinced
Antonyms
unsuredoubtfuluncertain
Related
secureguaranteeassureensure
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