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Another word for sure

sure* Synonyms

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interj.

certainly, of course, by all means, positively, absolutely, but definitely; see also surely.

sure Synonyms

sure

modif.

Confident
positive, assured, convinced; see certain 1.
Inevitable
unfailing, unavoidable, indisputable; see certain 3, inevitable. See syn. study at certain.

for sure

certainly, for certain, without doubt; see surely.

make sure

make certain, determine, establish; see fix 4, guarantee 2, manage 1.

to be sure

of course, certainly, obviously; see surely.

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Another word for sure

adjective

Established beyond a doubt:
certain, hard, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefutable, positive, unassailable, undeniable, undisputable, unquestionable. See certain, true
Known positively:
certain, definite, positive. Idiom: for certain. See certain
Bound to happen:
certain, inescapable, inevitable, unavoidable. See certain
Such as could not possibly fail or disappoint:
certain, infallible, secure, unerring, unfailing. (Informal) sure-fire. See certain
Not easily moved or shaken:
firm¹, secure, solid, sound², stable, strong, sturdy, substantial, unshakable. See continue, strong
Firmly settled or positioned:
fast, firm¹, secure, stable, steady, strong. See continue
Having no doubt:
assured, certain, confident, positive, undoubting. See certain

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Are you sure you're alright?
He sure is a nice guy.
Sure. Is it someone your family knew?
If you want to walk this late in the evening, you need to make sure I'm with you.
Since you arrived, she is not sure this is the way.

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