SURE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SURE?

Need another word that means the same as “sure”? Find 58 synonyms and 30 related words for “sure” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Sure” are: certain, indisputable, trusted, positive, convinced, definite, confident, decided, assured, secure, satisfied, easy in one's mind, free from doubt, bound, destined, fated, predestined, very likely, unquestionable, incontestable, irrefutable, incontrovertible, undeniable, indubitable, guaranteed, unfailing, infallible, unerring, inevitable, irrevocable, reliable, dependable, trustworthy, unambiguous, tested, true, foolproof, established, effective, efficacious, firm, steady, stable, solid, steadfast, unhesitating, unfaltering, unwavering, unswerving, certainly, for sure, sure as shooting, sure enough, surely, all right, of course, indeed, absolutely

Sure as an Adjective

Definitions of "Sure" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sure” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Able to be relied on or trusted.
• Infallible or unfailing.
• Impossible to doubt or dispute.
• (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence.
• True beyond any doubt.
• Certain to occur; destined or inevitable.
• Certain not to fail.
• Physically secure or dependable.
• Completely confident that one is right.
• Worthy of trust or confidence.
• Certain to receive, get, or do something.
• Showing confidence or assurance.
• Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured.
• Exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance.
• Certain to occur; destined or inevitable- Benjamin Franklin.
• Reliable in operation or effect.

Synonyms of "Sure" as an adjective (49 Words)

assured	Marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence. An extremely assured performance.
bound	Headed or intending to head in a certain direction often used as a combining form as in college bound students. Children bound for school.
certain	Certain to occur destined or inevitable Benjamin Franklin. He was certain to fail.
confident	Having or marked by confidence or assurance. I am not very confident about tonight s game.
convinced	Having a strong belief or conviction. She was not entirely convinced of the soundness of his motives.
decided	(of a legal case) having been resolved. You could never talk him round he was very decided.
definite	Known for certain. I want a definite answer.
dependable	Financially sound. The most valuable and dependable of America s allies.
destined	Governed by fate. An old house destined to be demolished.
easy in one's mind	Having little impact.
effective	Able to accomplish a purpose functioning effectively G B Shaw. The regulation will be effective from January.
efficacious	Marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect-Aldous Huxley. Written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices of the readers.
established	Brought about or set up or accepted especially long established. The established facts in the case.
fated	(usually followed by `to’) determined by tragic fate. Fated to be the scene of Kennedy s assassination.
firm	Marked by firm determination or resolution not shakable. Parents should be firm with children and not give in to their demands.
foolproof	Not liable to failure. A foolproof identification system.
free from doubt	Unconstrained or not chemically bound in a molecule or not fixed and capable of relatively unrestricted motion.
guaranteed	For which a guarantee is provided; formally assured. The guaranteed bonus is not very high.
incontestable	Not open to question; obviously true.
incontrovertible	Necessarily or demonstrably true. Incontrovertible proof.
indisputable	Not open to question; obviously true. Indisputable or sure proof.
indubitable	Too obvious to be doubted. An indubitable truth.
inevitable	Incapable of being avoided or prevented. The inevitable letter from the bank.
infallible	Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong. No doctor is infallible.
irrefutable	Impossible to deny or disprove. Irrefutable evidence.
irrevocable	Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final. Firm and irrevocable is my doom.
positive	Having a positive charge. Positive philosophy.
predestined	(of an outcome or course of events) determined in advance by divine will or fate. It seemed predestined since the beginning of the world.
reliable	Worthy of being depended on. A reliable source of information.
satisfied	Filled with satisfaction. Satisfied customers.
secure	Financially sound. He was secure that nothing will be held against him.
solid	Of good quality and condition solidly built. A solid foundation.
stable	Resistant to change of position or condition. Stable prices.
steadfast	Firm and dependable especially in loyalty. Steadfast resolve.
steady	Not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall. The lighter the camera the harder it is to hold steady.
tested	Tested and proved useful or correct. A tested method.
true	Of a compass bearing measured relative to true north. He was a true friend.
trusted	Worthy of trust or confidence. A sure or trusted friend.
trustworthy	Taking responsibility for one’s conduct and obligations. A trustworthy report.
unambiguous	Admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion. As a horror apartheid is absolutely unambiguous.
undeniable	Unable to be denied or disputed. It is an undeniable fact that some dogs are easier to train than others.
unerring	Always right or accurate. An unerring sense of direction.
unfailing	Reliable or constant. An unfailing test.
unfaltering	Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable. Her unfaltering energy and determination.
unhesitating	Characterized by quickness and firmness. His reply was unhesitating.
unquestionable	Not open to question. Unquestionable authority.
unswerving	Going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside. Unswerving allegiance.
unwavering	Not wavering; steady or resolute. Unwavering loyalty.
very likely	Precisely as stated.

Usage Examples of "Sure" as an adjective

• A sure footing.
• I'm sure I've seen that dress before.
• He is sure to win.
• What is sure is that learning is a complex business.
• Her neck was red—a sure sign of agitation.
• Was sure (or certain) she had seen it.
• Was on sure ground.
• Wood dust is a sure sign of termites.
• A sure (or true) sign of one's commitment.
• Sure of her friends.
• She had to check her diary to be sure of the day of the week.
• Was very sure in his beliefs.
• A sure (or trusted) friend.
• United are sure of a UEFA Cup place.
• A sure hand on the throttle.
• Sudden but sure regret.
• The drawings impress by their sure sense of rhythm.
• Be sure to lock the doors.
• Indisputable (or sure) proof.
• A sure way to distinguish the two.
• It's sure to rain before morning.

Sure as an Adverb

Definitions of "Sure" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sure” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• Certainly (used for emphasis.
• Definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely.
• Used to show assent.

Synonyms of "Sure" as an adverb (9 Words)

absolutely	Used to express and emphasize one’s assent or agreement. An absolutely magnificent painting.
all right	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
certainly	Definitely or positively (`sure’ is sometimes used informally for `surely. Our current revenues are certainly lower than anticipated.
for sure	Definitely or positively sure is sometimes used informally for surely.
indeed	Used to introduce a further and stronger or more surprising point. A ghost indeed I ve never heard anything so silly.
of course	As might be expected.
sure as shooting	Definitely or positively (`sure’ is sometimes used informally for `surely.
sure enough	Definitely or positively (`sure’ is sometimes used informally for `surely.
surely	Definitely or positively sure is sometimes used informally for surely. If there is no will then surely the house goes automatically to you.

Usage Examples of "Sure" as an adverb

• He'll win sure as shooting.
• They sure smell good.
• They thought he had been killed sure enough.
• Sure he'll come.
• The results are surely encouraging.
• ‘Are you serious?’ ‘Sure.
• It's going to be a good day for sure.
• Texas sure was a great place to grow up.

Associations of "Sure" (30 Words)

absolute	A value or principle which is regarded as universally valid or which may be viewed without relation to other things. Absolute silence.
absolutely	Used to emphasize a strong or exaggerated statement. She trusted him absolutely.
accurately	Strictly correctly. Every single vote was accurately counted.
apparent	Seeming real or true, but not necessarily so. The effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields.
assured	Characterized by certainty or security. An assured tenancy.
assuredly	Without a doubt. Potted roses will most assuredly not survive winter without protection.
certain	Certain to occur destined or inevitable. Was sure or certain she had seen it.
certainly	Used to express complete agreement with something that has just been said. Our current revenues are certainly lower than anticipated.
certainty	A fact that is definitely true or an event that is definitely going to take place. His certainty reassured the others.
certitude	Total certainty or greater certainty than circumstances warrant. The question may never be answered with certitude.
confident	A confidant. This time they re confident of a happy ending.
convinced	Firm in one’s belief with regard to a particular cause or issue. She was not entirely convinced of the soundness of his motives.
decidedly	In a decisive and confident way. No Donna said decidedly.
definitely	Without doubt (used for emphasis. We couldn t plan to go elsewhere until we had heard from you more definitely.
dependable	Trustworthy and reliable. A dependable worker.
determinate	Having exact and discernible limits or form. Determinate variations in animals.
doubtless	Without doubt; certainly. The company would doubtless find the reduced competition to their liking.
foolproof	Incapable of going wrong or being misused. Foolproof this appliance.
indubitably	In a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted. Indubitably liberalism parades under many guises.
magniloquent	Lofty in style.
obvious	Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent. It was obvious a storm was coming in.
panache	Distinctive and stylish elegance. He entertained London society with great panache.
positive	Having a positive charge. He made a positive identification of a glossy ibis.
reliable	A reliable person or thing. Reliable information.
reliably	In a faithful manner. Few of these paintings can be reliably dated.
surely	Definitely or positively sure is sometimes used informally for surely. If there is no will then surely the house goes automatically to you.
truly	Absolutely or completely (used for emphasis. A truly awful book.
undoubtedly	Without doubt; certainly. It s undoubtedly very beautiful.
unequivocal	Admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion. He was unequivocal in condemning the violence.
unquestionably	Without question and beyond doubt. The awards were unquestionably deserved.