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sure

/ʃoː/
Meanings
  • adjective

    1. Expressing certainty or assurance.

    - "I'm sure I left my keys on the table."
    - "You can be sure that I'll be there on time."
  • adjective

    2. Used to indicate a promise or commitment.

    - "I'll be sure to call you back."
    - "He gave his word that he would help."
Pronunciation
  1. /ʃɔɹ/



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Synonyms

certain , failsafe , reliable , sicker , certain , positive , wis , OK , yes
Rhymes
Words rhyming with sure
pure , endure , allure , mature
Homophones
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  1. Sur (fr) : South

  2. Surely () : Indeed, certainly; without a doubt.

Variants
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for sure , sure , sureness , surenesses , surer , surest , to be sure , sure-enough , sure enough , sure-footed , sure-footedly , sure-footedness , sure-footednesses , sure-handed , sure-handedness , sure-handednesses , sure thing , sure things , sure bet , sure of oneself , (as) sure as I'm standing here , as sure as i'm standing here , sure as i'm standing here
Forms
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certainties, assurances

Etymology
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Old English scear 'firm, solid, secure' and surian 'to be firm, solid, secure'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'sure thing' originated in the late 1800s in the United States, and was used to describe a horse that was considered to be a certain winner.

  2. In the game of poker, a 'sure thing' is a hand that is highly likely to win.

Related Concepts
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  1. Confidence: A feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.

  2. Assurance: A promise or guarantee, typically given in writing, that certain events will occur or that certain standards will be met.

Culture
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In literature, 'sure' has been used to express confidence and certainty, such as in Shakespeare's Hamlet: 'I am sure my father's spirit is at my side.' In music, the term 'sure thing' is often used to describe something that is guaranteed to be successful.

How to Memorize "sure"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a secure, solid object, such as a lock or a fortress, to remember the meaning of 'sure'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sure' with the feeling of confidence or certainty.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'S is for Solid, Sure' to remember the meaning of 'sure'.

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