adjective “sure”
sure, comparative surer, superlative surest
- having no doubt about something
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She was sure the keys were in her purse, but they turned out to be on the table.
- dependable and not likely to fail
The financial transaction is a sure thing.
- (making) certain that someone does something
Please be sure to feed the cat before you go to bed.
adverb “sure”
- definitely or undoubtedly
Sure she will finish the project on time; she's never missed a deadline before.
- strongly emphasizing a statement
She sure knows how to make an entrance.
- informal agreement or permission
"Can I borrow your pen for a moment?" "Sure, no problem."