sure
gb/ʃˈʊɹ/ us/ʃˈʊɹ/
A2
Англійська
~ 2300
biztos, persze, igencsak
A2
1
biztos
A2
Модель уживання:
[someone] is sure (about/that) [something]
I'm sure we locked the door before leaving.
Biztos vagyok benne, hogy bezártuk az ajtót indulás előtt.
She’s sure that she left her phone on the table.
Biztos benne, hogy az asztalon hagyta a telefonját.
Are you sure this is the right address?
He seemed sure about his decision.
They are sure the team will win.
Навчальні приклади
I am sure this is my bag.
Biztos vagyok benne, hogy ez az én táskám.
She is sure she can swim.
Biztos benne, hogy tud úszni.
Are you sure you want tea?
We are sure the shop is open.
He is sure the answer is correct.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sure' with 'secure'; 'secure' means safe or protected, not certain.
Значення
Certain about something
Словосполучення
absolutely sure
|pretty sure
|sure enough
|sure thing
Синоніми
certain (Slightly more formal and less casual than 'sure'.)
Антоніми
unsure (Indicates lack of confidence or certainty.)
Теми
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Визначення
Feeling certain that you are right or that something will happen.
Confident that you know something or that something is true or will happen.
B1
2
biztos
A2
Модель уживання:
a sure [thing/success/sign]
Dark clouds are a sure sign of rain.
A sötét felhők biztos jelei annak, hogy esni fog.
With her skills, she’s a sure winner in the competition.
Ilyen képességekkel biztos győztesnek számít a versenyen.
That plan is a sure way to fail.
His victory seems like a sure thing.
This medicine is a sure cure for headaches.
Навчальні приклади
It is a sure sign of snow.
Ez biztos jele annak, hogy havazni fog.
This is a sure way to pass.
Ez biztos módja annak, hogy átmenj a vizsgán.
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.
Значення
Certain to happen or succeed
Словосполучення
sure sign
|sure bet
|sure winner
Синоніми
guaranteed (Stronger, more formal assurance than 'sure'.)
Антоніми
uncertain (Indicates doubt about the outcome.)
Теми
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Something that will definitely happen or work.
Guaranteed or very likely to happen, succeed, or be true.
A2
INFORMAL
3
'Can you help me?' 'Sure.'
'Tudnál segíteni?' 'Persze.'
'Is it going to rain?' 'Sure looks like it.'
'Esni fog?' 'Igencsak úgy néz ki.'
You can borrow my bike, sure.
Sure, I’ll come with you.
They will win, sure enough.
Навчальні приклади
'Can I come?' 'Sure.'
'Jöhetek?' 'Persze.'
'Do you like it?' 'Sure.'
'Tetszik?' 'Persze.'
Sure, I can help you.
Sure, I will go with you.
Sure, that is fine.
Значення
Without doubt or question
Словосполучення
sure enough
Синоніми
definitely ('Definitely' sounds slightly more formal and emphatic than 'sure' in this use.)
Антоніми
maybe (Indicates uncertainty instead of agreement.)
Теми
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Визначення
Used to show you agree or are certain about something.
Used to emphasize agreement, certainty, or confirmation.
B2
4
biztos
A2
He climbed with a sure grip on the rope.
Biztos fogással mászott a kötélen.
The horse had a sure footing on the rocky path.
A ló biztos lábbal járt a köves ösvényen.
She has a sure hand when painting fine details.
This ladder provides a sure hold.
He walked with a sure step.
Навчальні приклади
The climber has a sure grip.
A hegymászónak biztos a fogása.
The road gives a sure path.
Az út biztos útvonalat kínál.
She paints with a sure hand.
The horse has a sure step.
He moves with a sure walk.
Значення
Safe from failure or harm
Словосполучення
sure footing
|sure aim
Синоніми
reliable ('Reliable' focuses more on trustworthiness over time.)
Антоніми
unreliable (Not dependable; may fail.)
Теми
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Safe and not likely to fail.
Not likely to fail; reliable and steady.
Граматика
Словникова форма
sure
IPA
GB/ʃˈʊɹ/
US/ʃˈʊɹ/
Склади й наголос
sure (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (sure)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: sure
- Comparative: surer
- Superlative: surest
Споріднені слова
Вирази
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'.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.