Cool MateConvinced vs You are sure of this
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Convinced
Top 2,000 (common)B2adjective
You are sure of this
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Most common: Convinced
| Convinced | You are sure of this | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kənˈvɪnst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈvɪnst/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //jʊ ɑːr ʃʊə ɒv ðɪs//🇺🇸 //ju ɑr ʃʊr ʌv ðɪs// |
| Meaning | To believe strongly that something is true or correct. | You believe this with confidence. |
| Example | She was convinced that she could win the competition. | You are sure of this because you have seen the evidence. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | appear, be, feel, absolutely, completely, fully, of | be sure of something, make sure of this, not sure of this, feel sure of this, are you sure of this |
| Antonyms | unconvinced, doubtful, skeptical | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'convince' instead of 'convinced' as an adjective., Confusing 'convinced' with 'persuaded' when only one person believes., Omitting the object when using 'convinced'. | Confusing with 'You are sure about this'., Using 'of' instead of 'about' incorrectly., Saying 'You sure of this?' instead of 'Are you sure of this?' |
| Usage notes | Use 'convinced' in both formal and informal contexts. It's often followed by 'that' when expressing what someone believes ('convinced that...'). Avoid using in overly casual contexts where slang is preferred. | Used in conversations where someone seeks confirmation. Suitable for both written and spoken contexts. Can be informal in casual discussions. |
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Frequently asked questions: Convinced vs You are sure of this
What's the difference between Convinced and You are sure of this?
Convinced: To believe strongly that something is true or correct. You are sure of this: You believe this with confidence.
Which is more common: Convinced and You are sure of this?
Convinced is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Convinced: She was convinced that she could win the competition. You are sure of this: You are sure of this because you have seen the evidence.
Can I use Convinced and You are sure of this interchangeably?
Not always. Convinced and You are sure of this are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.