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sure

[shoor, shur] / ʃʊər, ʃɜr /






Usage

What are other ways to say sure? Sure, the simplest and most general of a group of adjectives indicating full belief and trust that something is true, expresses the mere absence of doubt. Certain suggests that there are definite reasons that have freed one from doubt. Confident emphasizes the strength of the belief or the certainty of expectation felt. Positive implies emphatic certainty, which may even become overconfidence or dogmatism. 

Example Sentences

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In fact, Fifa has spent much of this tournament trying to make sure fans see less of them.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

To be sure, Trian has used a similar playbook at Wendy’s before and stopped short of a deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Two, make sure that you have the best monitoring and verification.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

The former president was sure to make clear that he spends zero time worrying about Trump.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

Aunt J looks me over three times to make sure I’m okay.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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