English to English
sure
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adjective (a)
- certain to occur; destined or inevitable(adj.all)Example:
Sudden but sure regret.
He is sure to win.
source: wordnet30 - Certainly knowing and believing; confident beyond doubt; implicity trusting; unquestioning; positive.(adjective)source: webster1913
adverb (r)
- definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')(adv.all)Example:
The results are surely encouraging.
It's going to be a good day for sure.
They thought he had been killed sure enough.
He'll win sure as shooting.
They sure smell good.
Sure he'll come.
source: wordnet30 - In a sure manner; safely; certainly.(adverb)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance(adj.all)Example:
Be sure to lock the doors.
source: wordnet30 - physically secure or dependable(adj.all)Example:
A sure footing.
Was on sure ground.
source: wordnet30 - reliable in operation or effect(adj.all)Example:
A sure way to distinguish the two.
Wood dust is a sure sign of termites.
source: wordnet30 - (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence(adj.all)Example:
A sure (or trusted) friend.
source: wordnet30 - infallible or unfailing(adj.all)Example:
A sure (or true) sign of one's commitment.
source: wordnet30 - certain not to fail(adj.all)Example:
A sure hand on the throttle.
source: wordnet30 - impossible to doubt or dispute(adj.all)Example:
Indisputable (or sure) proof.
source: wordnet30