sure
|sure|
๐บ๐ธ
/สสr/
๐ฌ๐ง
/สษห/
confidence, certainty
Etymology
'sure' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'seur', where 'seur' meant 'safe, secure'.
'seur' transformed into the Middle English word 'sure', and eventually became the modern English word 'sure'.
Initially, it meant 'safe or secure', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'confident or certain'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
confident in what one thinks or knows; having no doubt that one is right.
She was sure she had locked the door.
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Adjective 2
used to emphasize the speaker's firm belief that what they are saying is true and often their surprise that there is any doubt of this.
It's sure to rain today.
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Adverb 1
certainly (used for emphasis).
Sure, I'll help you with that.
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