Sure Definition & Meaning
sure
- adverb
- definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely'); "the results are surely encouraging"; "she certainly is a hard worker"; "it's going to be a good day for sure"; "they are coming, for certain"; "they thought he had been killed sure enough"; "he'll win sure as shooting"; "they sure smell good"; "sure he'll come"
- adjective
- having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured; "felt certain of success"; "was sure (or certain) she had seen it"; "was very sure in his beliefs"; "sure of her friends"
- exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance; "be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through"; "be sure to lock the doors"
- certain to occur; destined or inevitable; "he was certain to fail"; "his fate is certain"; "In this life nothing is certain but death and taxes"- Benjamin Franklin; "he faced certain death"; "sudden but sure regret"; "he is sure to win"
- physically secure or dependable; "a sure footing"; "was on sure ground"
- reliable in operation or effect; "a quick and certain remedy"; "a sure way to distinguish the two"; "wood dust is a sure sign of termites"
- (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence; "a sure (or trusted) friend"
- infallible or unfailing; "a sure (or true) sign of one's commitment"
- certain not to fail; "a sure hand on the throttle"
- impossible to doubt or dispute; "indisputable (or sure) proof"
"Sure" in song lyrics
See how sure is used in real songs:
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"Would you like one? Sure"
2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 — Talkin -
"I know I met you before that I'm just not sure"
2Mex f/ Awol One — Only as Good as Goodbye -
"Same old theives that skeez so we gotta make sure"
3rd Bass — Pop Goes the Weasel
Words that rhyme with sure
Usage tips for "sure"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sure" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sure to find words that pair well.
Use "sure" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does sure mean?
- definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely'); "the results are surely encouraging"; "she certainly is a hard worker"; "it's going to be a good day for sure"; "they are coming, for certain"; "they thought he had been killed sure enough"; "he'll win sure as shooting"; "they sure smell good"; "sure he'll come" having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured; "felt certain of success"; "was sure (or certain) she had seen it
- What part of speech is sure?
- Sure is an adverb and an adjective.
- How many definitions does sure have?
- Sure has 10 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).