Sure definitions
The definition of sure is someone or something which is certain, trustworthy or always effective.
An example of sure is someone who's positive they're getting a job for which they interviewed.
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Confident, as of something awaited or expected.
I am sure we will win the game.
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Impossible to doubt or dispute; certain.
We have sure proof of his innocence.
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Careful to do something.
Be sure to turn off the stove.
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Free from harm or danger; safe.
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Bound to come about or happen; inevitable.
A sure victory for the team.
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Having one's course directed; destined or bound.
She is sure to succeed.
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Certain not to miss, slip, or err; steady.
A sure grip on the suitcase.
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Not hesitating or wavering; firm.
Sure convictions.
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Worthy of being trusted or depended on; reliable.
A sure friend.
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Free from or marked by freedom from doubt.
She is sure of her friends.
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Surely; certainly.
adverb
Secure or safe.
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That will not fail; always effective.
A sure method.
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That can be relied upon; trustworthy.
A sure friend.
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That cannot be doubted, questioned, or disputed; absolutely true; certain.
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Having or showing no doubt; positive; confident.
To be sure of one's facts.
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That can be counted on to be or happen.
A sure defeat.
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Bound or destined to do, experience, or be something specified.
Sure to be elected.
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Never missing; unerring.
A sure aim.
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Surely; inevitably.
adverb
Certainly; indeed.
adverb
Of course; I understand; OK.
interjection
Certain to act or be a specified way.
Be sure to lock the door when you leave.
adjective
Brome.
I presume [...] that you had been sure as fast as faith could bind you, man and wife.
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Origin of sure
From Middle English sure, sur, from Middle French sur, from Old French seür, from Latin sÄ“cÅ«rus (“secure", literally “carefree"), from se (“apart") + cura (“care") (compare Old English orsorg (“carefree"), from or- (“without") + sorg (“care")). See cure. Displaced native Middle English wis, iwis (“certain, sure") (from Old English Ä¡ewis, Ä¡ewiss (“certain, sure")), Middle English siker (“sure, secure") (from Old English sicor (“secure, sure")).