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To be sure Meaning in English

expression

ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈʃʊɹ
tuh bee SHUR
tˈuː/ /bˈiː/ /ʃˈɔː
tuh bee SHAW

التعريف

Used to confirm something is true or as an emphatic expression meaning 'certainly.' It can also mean 'in order to make sure.'

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Commonly used in both formal and informal speech. At the start of a sentence, it adds emphasis ('To be sure, that's a lot of money'). Can also mean 'in order to check' ('Check the door to be sure'). Often used instead of 'certainly' or 'definitely', but can imply wanting to confirm something.

جمل نموذجية

I checked the answer twice to be sure.

basic

Is this the right train? Yes, to be sure.

basic

Lock the door to be sure.

basic

To be sure, he can be difficult to work with, but he's very talented.

natural

We double-checked everything to be sure there were no mistakes.

natural

You can call me later to be sure the meeting is still on.

natural