sure
gb/ʃˈʊɹ/ us/ʃˈʊɹ/
A2
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adjective
A2
property
1
Certain about something
Feeling certain that you are right or that something will happen.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is sure (about/that) [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sure' with 'secure'; 'secure' means safe or protected, not certain.
Sinónimos
certain (Slightly more formal and less casual than 'sure'.)
Antónimos
unsure (Indicates lack of confidence or certainty.)
Colocaciones
absolutely sure
|pretty sure
|sure enough
|sure thing
Temas
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Ejemplos
- I'm sure we locked the door before leaving.
- She’s sure that she left her phone on the table.
- Are you sure this is the right address?
- He seemed sure about his decision.
- They are sure the team will win.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I am sure this is my bag.
- She is sure she can swim.
- Are you sure you want tea?
- We are sure the shop is open.
- He is sure the answer is correct.
adjective
B1
property
2
Certain to happen or succeed
Something that will definitely happen or work.
Patrón de uso:
a sure [thing/success/sign]
Sinónimos
guaranteed (Stronger, more formal assurance than 'sure'.)
Antónimos
uncertain (Indicates doubt about the outcome.)
Colocaciones
sure sign
|sure bet
|sure winner
Temas
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Dark clouds are a sure sign of rain.
- With her skills, she’s a sure winner in the competition.
- That plan is a sure way to fail.
- His victory seems like a sure thing.
- This medicine is a sure cure for headaches.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- It is a sure sign of snow.
- This is a sure way to pass.
- He is a sure winner in the race.
- The dark sky is a sure sign of rain.
- This is a sure cure for a cold.
adverb
informal
A2
property
3
Without doubt or question
Used to show you agree or are certain about something.
Sinónimos
definitely ('Definitely' sounds slightly more formal and emphatic than 'sure' in this use.)
Antónimos
maybe (Indicates uncertainty instead of agreement.)
Colocaciones
sure enough
Temas
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Ejemplos
- 'Can you help me?' 'Sure.'
- 'Is it going to rain?' 'Sure looks like it.'
- You can borrow my bike, sure.
- Sure, I’ll come with you.
- They will win, sure enough.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 'Can I come?' 'Sure.'
- 'Do you like it?' 'Sure.'
- Sure, I can help you.
- Sure, I will go with you.
- Sure, that is fine.
adjective
B2
property
4
Safe from failure or harm
Safe and not likely to fail.
Sinónimos
reliable ('Reliable' focuses more on trustworthiness over time.)
Antónimos
unreliable (Not dependable; may fail.)
Colocaciones
sure footing
|sure aim
Temas
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He climbed with a sure grip on the rope.
- The horse had a sure footing on the rocky path.
- She has a sure hand when painting fine details.
- This ladder provides a sure hold.
- He walked with a sure step.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The climber has a sure grip.
- The road gives a sure path.
- She paints with a sure hand.
- The horse has a sure step.
- He moves with a sure walk.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
sure
AFI
GB/ʃˈʊɹ/
US/ʃˈʊɹ/
Sílabas y acento
sure (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (sure)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: sure
- Comparative: surer
- Superlative: surest
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
sure thing
1/ʃˈʊɹ θˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
informal
Something guaranteed to happen or succeed; expression of agreement
Something that will definitely happen, or a way to say 'yes'.
Ejemplos
- It’s a sure thing they’ll win the game.
- 'Can you help me?' 'Sure thing.'
for sure
1/fɚ ʃˈʊɹ/
fixed phrase
informal
Without any doubt
Used to say that something is certain or definitely true.
Ejemplos
- I know for sure she was there last night.
- We’ll be there on time, for sure.
for sure
2/fɚ ʃˈʊɹ/
fixed phrase
informal
certainly; definitely
Without any doubt; yes.
Ejemplos
- I don't know for sure if he'll come.
- She's coming to the party, that's for sure.
make sure
1/mˈeɪk ʃˈʊɹ/
fixed phrase
ensure something is correct/done
To check that something is correct or has been done.
Ejemplos
- Make sure you lock the door before leaving.
- Make sure you lock the door before you leave.
- I want to make sure we have enough food.
- She made sure her phone was charged before the trip.
sure enough
1/ʃˈʊɹ ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
As expected, without surprise
Used to say that something happened just as expected.
Ejemplos
- I thought it would rain, and sure enough, it did.
- Sure enough, he was late again.
- She said he’d forget, and sure enough, he did.