Sure

/ʃʊr/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

confident in what one thinks or knows; having no doubt that one is right.

I am sure that I locked the front door.

certain to happen; inevitable.

It is sure to rain tomorrow according to the forecast.

done or made with confidence.

She gave a sure nod of approval.

reliable or trustworthy.

He is a sure friend who always supports me.

habitually or inevitably the case.

This route is sure to be the quickest.

Middle English 'sure', from Old French 'sûr', from Latin 'securus'.

sure of oneself

Having confidence in one's abilities.

for sure

Definitely; without a doubt.

sure thing

Of course; certainly.

assured

Guaranteed; confident.

certain

Known for sure; established beyond doubt.

confident

Feeling or showing certainty.

For real; no joke.

You got the job? Sure, that's awesome!

Absolutely; definitely.

You wanna come to the party? Sure!