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   sure

   /SHo͝or/

   adjective

   • 1. confident in what one thinks or knows; having no doubt that one is right: "I'm sure I've seen that dress before" Similar certainpositiveconvinceddefiniteconfidentdecidedassuredsecuresatisfiedpersuadedeasy in one's mindfree from doubtunhesitatingunwaveringunfalteringunvacillatingunshakeableunshakenOpposite unsureuncertaindoubtful
   • ▪ having a certain prospect or confident anticipation of: "Ripken can be sure of a place in the Hall of Fame"
   • ▪ certain to do something: "it's sure to rain before morning" Similar confidentcertainassuredwith no doubts aboutbounddestinedfatedpredestinedvery likelyinformal:nailed onOpposite unlikely
   • ▪ true beyond any doubt: "what is sure is that learning is a complex business" Similar unquestionableindisputableincontestableirrefutableincontrovertibleundeniableindubitablebeyond questionbeyond doubtundoubtedabsolutecategoricaltruecertainwell groundedwell foundedprovensettleddecidedobviousevidentplainclearconclusivefinaldefiniteunmistakablemanifestpatent
   • ▪ able to be relied on or trusted: "her neck was red—a sure sign of agitation" Similar guaranteedunfailinginfallibleunerringassuredcertaininevitableincontestableirrevocableinformal:sure-firein the bagas sure as eggs is eggsreliabledependabletrustworthyunfailinginfalliblenever-failingcertainunambiguoustestedtried and truetruefoolproofestablishedeffectiveefficaciousinformal:sure-fire
   • ▪ confident; assured: "the drawings impress by their sure sense of rhythm" Similar firmsteadystablesecureconfidentsolidsteadfastunhesitatingunfalteringunwaveringunswerving

   adverb

   • 1. certainly (used for emphasis): informal North American "Texas sure was a great place to grow up"
   • ▪ used to show assent: informal North American "“Are you serious?” “Sure.”"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French sur, from Latin securus ‘free from care’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sureness noun

   Scrabble Points: 4

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2. www.wordsmyth.netsure | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ... -...

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   Definition of sure. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › sureSURE | English meaning - Cambridge Essential British

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   SURE definition: 1. certain: 2. to take action so that you are certain that something happens, is true, etc.: 3…. Learn more.

4. twominenglish.com › sure-vs-yes“Sure” vs. “Yes” - Difference Explained (With Examples)

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   Mar 28, 2024 · The words “sure” and “yes” both mean agreement, but they have different tones and uses. “Yes” is a clear, direct way to agree or confirm. It shows strong agreement or acceptance. On the other hand, “sure” is more casual and can sometimes show less enthusiasm.

5. www.engvid.com › english-vocabulary-sureWhat does the word ‘SURE’ really mean in English? · engVid

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   Are you sure? Did you know that sure can mean different things? You can use this word to express agreement OR disbelief. Watch this vocabulary lesson now to learn how! Then take the quiz on www.engvid.com to make sure you understand the lesson.

6. kids.wordsmyth.net › we › schoolsure | definition for kids | Wordsmyth Word Explorer Children's...

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   Definition of sure. Best online English dictionaries for children, with kid-friendly definitions, integrated thesaurus for kids, images, and animations. Spanish and Chinese language support available

7. docs.oracle.com › define-legal-entities-for-the-usDefine Legal Entities for the US - docs.oracle.com

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   Be sure you have already defined any associated legal addresses through the Legal Addresses task. Consider defining your US LDG before identifying your legal entities as PSUs. If you don't, the Legal Entities task automatically creates the LDG for you and associates it with the PSU.

8. www.onelook.comnot sure meaning: Uncertain or lacking definite conviction -...

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   We found 2 dictionaries that define the word not sure: Business (1 matching dictionary) not sure: Legal dictionary Slang (1 matching dictionary) Not Sure: Urban Dictionary

9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › I'm_sureI'm sure - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   I'm sure. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sure. (usually sarcastic) Used to emphasise an apology, acknowledgement, etc. — Hey, you're standing too close to me. — Huh, sorry I'm sure. (idiomatic, dated) Used as an interjection to indicate denial or contradiction in response to an assertion or accusation.

10. www.grammarly.com › blog › vocabularyWhat Does Presumptuous Mean? Definition and Examples - Grammarly

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    May 17, 2019 · It describes something that is expected to happen or become true. When you say someone is presumptuous, you mean that the person is overconfident and is acting rudely or inappropriately. A presumptuous person takes liberties.