sure, certain, positive, cocksure mean having no doubt or uncertainty. sure usually stresses the subjective or intuitive feeling of assurance.

SURE meaning: 1. certain; without any doubt: 2. certain or certainly: 3. to be very or too confident: . Learn more.

Sure is used to emphasize that something such as a sign or ability is reliable or accurate.

Sure, certain, confident, positive indicate full belief and trust that something is true. Sure, certain, and positive are often used interchangeably. Sure, the simplest and most general, expresses mere …

Sure and certain are frequently used interchangeably; sure, however, is the more subjective term, whereas certain may imply belief based on experience or evidence: "Never teach a child anything of …

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Definition of sure adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

2 days ago · Being sure has to do with being certain, convinced, trustworthy, or dependable. You can trust a sure thing.

SURE definition: free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something. See examples of sure used in a sentence.

• Owen was not sure that whatever lesson Osman had learned had been quite the right one. • I am sure they don't know this reality. • Everyone in the room remained seated, not quite sure what to do next. • …