Sure Meaning in English
word
/ˈʃʊɹ/
SHOOR
/ʃˈɔː/
SHAW
Definition
Completely certain or confident about something; used to express agreement or confirmation.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in everyday speech. Often used in questions like 'Are you sure?' or affirmations such as 'I'm sure.' Usually not formal writing. Common collocations include 'sure thing', 'sure of', and 'make sure'. It can also function as an expression of polite agreement: 'Sure, no problem.'
Spanish: seguro - claro - ciertoPortuguese (BR): certo - seguro - claroPortuguese (PT): certo - seguro - claroChinese (Simplified): 确定 - 当然Chinese (Traditional): 確定 - 當然Hindi: पक्का - ज़रूरArabic: متأكد - بالتأكيدBengali: নিশ্চিত - নিশ্চিত - নিশ্চয়Russian: уверен - конечно - навернякаJapanese: 確か - もちろん - 自信があるVietnamese: chắc chắn - dĩ nhiên - chắcKorean: 확신하는 - 물론 - 확실한Turkish: emin - tabii kiUrdu: یقین - پُراعتماد - جی ہاںIndonesian: chắc chắn - dĩ nhiên - bảo đảm
Example Sentences
Are you sure about the answer?
basic
I am sure that I left my keys here.
basic
She said sure when I asked for help.
basic
I’m not 100% sure, but I think it’s correct.
natural
Are you sure you locked the door?
natural
Sure, I'd love to come to your party!
natural