sure synonyms

sure*

interj.

certainly, of course, by all means, positively, absolutely, but definitely; see also surely.

sure

modif.

  1. Confident

    positive, assured, convinced; see certain 1.

  2. Inevitable

    unfailing, unavoidable, indisputable; see certain 3, inevitable. See syn. study at certain.

for sure

certainly, for certain, without doubt; see surely.

make sure

make certain, determine, establish; see fix 4, guarantee 2, manage 1.

to be sure

of course, certainly, obviously; see surely.

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