For sure Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈʃʊɹ
fer-SHUR
fˈɔː/ /ʃˈɔː
faw-SHAW
Definition
Used to say that something is definitely true or certain, or to strongly agree with someone.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in spoken English. Often used as a strong 'yes' answer, or to reinforce certainty: 'for sure' (agreement), 'know for sure' (certainty). Less common in formal writing; alternatives include 'certainly' or 'definitely'.
Spanish: con seguridad - seguro - sin dudaPortuguese (BR): com certeza - com certeza absoluta - sem dúvidaPortuguese (PT): de certeza - com certeza - sem dúvidaChinese (Simplified): 确定 - 肯定 - 毫无疑问Chinese (Traditional): 確定 - 肯定 - 毫無疑問Hindi: पक्का - निश्चित रूप सेArabic: بالتأكيد - بلا شكBengali: নিশ্চিতভাবে - অবশ্যইRussian: точно - обязательно - навернякаJapanese: 確かに - 間違いなくVietnamese: chắc chắn - chắc hẳnKorean: 확실히 - 물론Turkish: kesinlikle - tabii kiUrdu: یقیناً - ضرورIndonesian: pasti - tentu saja
Example Sentences
Are you coming to the party? For sure!
basic
No one knows the answer for sure.
basic
I will call you later, for sure.
basic
She’ll help us out, for sure—she’s always reliable.
natural
We don’t know for sure if it will rain, but better bring an umbrella.
natural
You can trust him for sure—he’s got your back.
natural