Sure (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Reliable in operation or effect; "a quick and certain remedy"; "a sure way to distinguish the two"; "wood dust is a sure sign of termites".
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Examples
- This method is a sure way to increase productivity in the office.
- A consistent exercise routine is a sure path to better physical health.
- A heartbeat is a sure sign that a person is still alive.
- She is a sure shot with a rifle and can hit her target with ease.
- A clear conscience is a sure safeguard against the temptations of life.
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Meaning 2
Certain to occur; destined or inevitable; "he was certain to fail"; "his fate is certain"; "In this life nothing is certain but death and taxes"- Benjamin Franklin; "he faced certain death"; "sudden but sure regret"; "he is sure to win".
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Meaning 3
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence; "a sure (or trusted) friend".
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Meaning 4
Physically secure or dependable; "a sure footing"; "was on sure ground".
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Meaning 5
Certain not to fail; "a sure hand on the throttle".
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Examples
- He's a sure shot, never missing a free throw in the basketball league.
- She had a sure eye for art, spotting masterpieces amidst obscure works.
- A sure-footed person navigates uneven terrain with confidence and stability.
- His years of experience made him a sure thing for promotion to a senior role.
- The divers were relieved to have a sure-handed rescue team standing by.
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Meaning 6
Impossible to doubt or dispute; "indisputable (or sure) proof".
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Meaning 7
Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured; "felt certain of success"; "was sure (or certain) she had seen it"; "was very sure in his beliefs"; "sure of her friends".
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Examples
- I'm sure she will pass the exam, she's been studying hard for weeks.
- He was sure of his decision to quit his job and start his own business.
- After rechecking the calculations, the engineer was sure the bridge would be safe.
- She felt sure that her new idea would revolutionize the way they worked.
- He's sure of himself, that's what makes him a great public speaker.
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Meaning 8
Exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance; "be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through"; "be sure to lock the doors".
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Meaning 9
Infallible or unfailing; "a sure (or true) sign of one's commitment".
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