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sure

sure

Meaning of sure

certain about something

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British English/ʃʊə/
American English/ʃʊr/
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sure with German translation

sure usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Are you sure this is the right bus?

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

I'm sure she will help us.

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sure belongs to the topic "Top 500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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sure synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sure / certain / confident / surely / positive / assured

🇬🇧English

very close to 'sure'; often a bit more formal and used when something is definitely true

A1Very Often

I am certain about the answer.

🇬🇧English

means believing in your own ability; often about a person, not just a fact

A2Very Often

She is confident in class.

🇬🇧English

usually an adverb; means certainly, not the adjective 'sure'

A2Often

Surely he knows the way.

🇬🇧English

can mean sure or certain about something, but also has other common meanings like 'good' or 'optimistic'

A2Often

Are you positive this is the right door?

A
🇬🇧English
assured

more formal; often describes a person who seems calm and certain, or something that is guaranteed

B1Rarely

He gave an assured answer.

C
🇬🇧English
convinced

means sure because of evidence or strong belief; often implies you have been persuaded

A2Often

I am convinced that she is right.

D
🇬🇧English
definite

means clear and without doubt; often used for facts, plans, or answers

A1Very Often

We have a definite plan.

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how to pronounce sure

/ʃʊə/

sure translation

sure

sure examples

Are you sure this is the right bus?

sure transcription

/ʃʊə/, /ʃʊr/

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Are you sure this is the right bus? Translation: Ты уверен, что это правильный автобус?

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