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UK//haʊ kæn juː biː ʃʊə//US//haʊ kən ju bi ʃʊr//

Meaning of How can you be sure

A phrase used to ask for assurance or certainty about something.

In simple words: A way to ask if you can trust something.

How can you be sure in a sentence

  • She asked, 'How can you be sure that it's going to rain tomorrow?'
  • When he said he would win, I wondered, 'How can you be sure?'
  • 'How can you be sure' your plan will work?
  • In court, the lawyer pressed, 'How can you be sure of his whereabouts?'
  • During the meeting, I kept thinking, 'How can you be sure this is the right decision?'

How to use How can you be sure

It's commonly used when someone is seeking confirmation or reassurance, suitable for conversations but avoid in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

question + clause

Memory hint

Think of a detective asking for evidence: 'How can you be sure?'

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Collocations with How can you be sure

Synonyms for How can you be sure

Common mistakes with How can you be sure

  • Confused with 'how sure are you'
  • 'How can you be sure?' used without a context.
  • Omitting 'you' in informal speech.

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Frequently asked questions about How can you be sure

What does How can you be sure mean?

A way to ask if you can trust something.

What is the definition of How can you be sure?

A phrase used to ask for assurance or certainty about something.

How do you use How can you be sure in a sentence?

She asked, 'How can you be sure that it's going to rain tomorrow?'

Can you give another example of How can you be sure?

When he said he would win, I wondered, 'How can you be sure?'

What are synonyms for How can you be sure?

Common alternatives include How do you know, Are you certain, What makes you sure.

What words go with How can you be sure?

It commonly pairs with how can you be sure, be sure about, be sure of.

What are common mistakes when using How can you be sure?

Confused with 'how sure are you' 'How can you be sure?' used without a context. Omitting 'you' in informal speech.

How do you pronounce How can you be sure?

US: //haʊ kən ju bi ʃʊr//, UK: //haʊ kæn juː biː ʃʊə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use How can you be sure?

It's commonly used when someone is seeking confirmation or reassurance, suitable for conversations but avoid in very formal writing.