A1adjective 1K

Sure

🇬🇧 UK /["/ʃʊə(r)//ʃɔː(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ʃʊr/"]/

Meaning of Sure

confident that you know something or that you are right

In simple words: certain or confident about something

Sure in a sentence

• I am sure that we will win the game.
• Are you sure you want to go to that restaurant?
• I'm not sure if he has finished his homework.
• She gave me a sure answer that made me feel better.
• It's sure to rain today according to the forecast.

How to use Sure

Used to express agreement or assurance. It's typically appropriate in most casual and formal contexts, but can feel dismissive if overused in a conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone response

Memory hint

Think of 'sure' as saying 'sure thing!' to remember it's about confidence.

Related words

Collocations with Sure

• be
• feel
• seem
• absolutely
• completely
• quite
• about
• of
• be
• feel
• seem
• absolutely
• completely
• quite
• about
• of

Synonyms for Sure

• certain

Opposites of Sure

• uncertain
• doubtful
• unsure

Common mistakes with Sure

• Used too casually in formal situations.
• Confused with 'surely' which implies a stronger confirmation.
• Mispronounced as 'sher' instead of 'shur'.

Frequently asked questions about Sure

What does Sure mean?

certain or confident about something

What is the definition of Sure?

confident that you know something or that you are right

How do you use Sure in a sentence?

I am sure that we will win the game.

Can you give another example of Sure?

Are you sure you want to go to that restaurant?

What are synonyms for Sure?

Common alternatives include certain.

What is the opposite of Sure?

Opposite meanings include uncertain, doubtful, unsure.

What words go with Sure?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, seem, absolutely, completely, quite, about, of, be, feel, seem, absolutely, completely, quite, about, of.

What are common mistakes when using Sure?

Used too casually in formal situations. Confused with 'surely' which implies a stronger confirmation. Mispronounced as 'sher' instead of 'shur'.

How do you pronounce Sure?

US: /["/ʃʊr/"]/, UK: /["/ʃʊə(r)//ʃɔː(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sure?

Used to express agreement or assurance. It's typically appropriate in most casual and formal contexts, but can feel dismissive if overused in a conversation.

What CEFR level is Sure?

"Sure" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.