Sure usually stresses the subjective or intuitive feeling of assurance. This investment is a sure thing To be very or too confident
I sure did : Funnymemes
Free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something.
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Sure is used to emphasize that something such as a sign or ability is reliable or accurate. Definition of sure adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. These adjectives mean feeling or showing no doubt
Sure and certain are frequently used interchangeably Sure, however, is the more subjective term, whereas certain may imply belief based on experience or evidence Never teach a child anything of which you are not yourself sure (john ruskin). Sure, certain, confident, positive indicate full belief and trust that something is true
Sure, certain, and positive are often used interchangeably
Sure, the simplest and most general, expresses mere absence of doubt Certain suggests that there are definite reasons that have freed one from doubt. Confident, as of something awaited or expected.
