Looking for the meaning of the word SURE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SURE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sure
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French sur, from Latin securus ‘free from care’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʃʊə
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʃɔː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
completely confident that one is right
Short Definition:completely confident that one is right
Examples:- I'm sure I've seen that dress before
- she had to check her diary to be sure of the day of the week
Definition:
certain to receive, get, or do something
Short Definition:certain to receive, get, or do something
Examples:- United are sure of a UEFA Cup place
- it's sure to rain before morning
Definition:
true beyond any doubt
Short Definition:true beyond any doubt
Examples:- what is sure is that learning is a complex business
Definition:
showing confidence or assurance
Short Definition:showing confidence or assurance
Examples:- the drawings impress by their sure sense of rhythm
Word: Sure
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʃʊə
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʃɔː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
certainly (used for emphasis)
Short Definition:certainly
Examples:- Texas sure was a great place to grow up
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