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surecertain about something; having no doubt

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: certain about something; having no doubt

Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃʊr/

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

🎵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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