Sure meaning

What does “sure” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“sure” is an adjective and adverb with 10 meanings. Its most common meaning is: having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured.

sure

adjective

  1. having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

    “felt certain of success”

    “was sure (or certain) she had seen it”

    Synonymscertain
    Oppositesunsure
  2. 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”

    Synonymscertain
  3. certain to occur; destined or inevitable

    “he was certain to fail”

    “his fate is certain”

    Synonymscertain
  4. physically secure or dependable

    “a sure footing”

    “was on sure ground”

  5. reliable in operation or effect

    “a quick and certain remedy”

    “a sure way to distinguish the two”

    Synonymscertain
  6. (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

    “a sure (or trusted) friend”

    Synonymstrusted
  7. infallible or unfailing

    “a sure (or true) sign of one's commitment”

  8. certain not to fail

    “a sure hand on the throttle”

  9. impossible to doubt or dispute

    “indisputable (or sure) proof”

    Synonymsindisputable

adverb

  1. definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')

    “the results are surely encouraging”

    “she certainly is a hard worker”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University