sure

sure is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

suppose - sure - surprise

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ʃʊə(r)/, SAMPA: /SU@(r)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ʃʊr/, SAMPA: /SUr/

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Adjective

Positive sure

Comparative surer

Superlative surest

1. When you are sure about something, you are certain.

   The student was sure that his answer was correct.

Related words

• for sure
• surely
• assure