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- [shoo r, shur]
- /ʃʊər, ʃɜr/
- /ʃɔːr/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [shoo r, shur]
- /ʃʊər, ʃɜr/
Definitions of surest word
- adjective surest free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one's data. 1
- adjective surest confident, as of something expected: sure of success. 1
- adjective surest convinced, fully persuaded, or positive: to be sure of a person's guilt. 1
- adjective surest assured or certain beyond question: a sure victory. 1
- adjective surest worthy of confidence; reliable; stable: a sure messenger. 1
- adjective surest unfailing; never disappointing expectations: a sure cure. 1
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Origin of surest
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English sur(e) < Middle French sur, Old French seur < Latin sēcūrus secure
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Parts of speech for Surest
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
surest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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