Comparative for completely confident that one is right
“I am sure that it happened exactly as I described.”
Comparative for having confidence in doing or achieving something
“He had studied hard and was sure that he would ace his exam.”
Comparative for true beyond any doubt
“What is sure is that learning is a complex business.”
Comparative for showing confidence or assurance
“Each of these works exhibits a sure sense of rhythm, ensemble, and interactive music-making.”
Comparative for able to be relied on or trusted
“Then he went quiet, a sure sign that he had lost the argument.”
Comparative for certain or very likely to occur
“Without an umbrella, we are sure to get wet if it starts to rain.”
Comparative for certain to happen
“If the team doesn't get their act together, this project is going to be a sure failure.”
Comparative for capable of being trusted
“Brave as the sword he wears, and bold as a lion, he is a sure friend and an irreconcilable enemy.”
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