sure */*/*/

[ʃʊə] , [ʃɔː] adj I

1) certain that something is real, true, or correct

I think she's called Monica, but I'm not sure.[/ex]

If you're really sure about the facts, we'll publish them.[/ex]

I was sure I had left my keys on the counter.[/ex]

No one is really sure why he resigned.[/ex]

2) certain to happen or succeed

Everyone thought that the deal was a sure thing (= that it would definitely happen).[/ex]

If you stay up late, you're sure to feel rotten in the morning.[/ex]

3) used about something that is definite and cannot be questioned or doubted

Bill was chewing his nails, a sure sign that he was worried.[/ex]

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be sure to do sth — spoken used for reminding someone to do something[/ex]

Be sure to fasten your seat belt.[/ex]

for sure — definitely or definitely true[/ex]

Ashe was an incredible tennis player, that's for sure.[/ex]

I will call you tomorrow for sure.[/ex]

make sure — 1) to check something, so that you can be sure about it[/ex]

Always make sure of your facts before accusing anyone.[/ex]

+(that) I just wanted to make sure you knew where to go.[/ex]

— 2) to take the action that is necessary for something to happen

+(that) Police were there to make sure there was no violence.[/ex]

sure of yourself — confident[/ex]

II

adv

spoken sure */*/[ʃɔː]; [ʃʊə]

used for saying yes or agreeing to something

‘Can I borrow your green jumper?' ‘Sure, no problem.'[/ex]

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sure enough — used for saying that something happened exactly as you thought it would[/ex]

I had a feeling we'd get lost, and sure enough, we did.[/ex]