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- [too bee shoo r, shur]
- /tu bi ʃʊər, ʃɜr/
- /tuː bi ʃʊə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [too bee shoo r, shur]
- /tu bi ʃʊər, ʃɜr/
Definitions of to be sure words
- adjective to be sure free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one's data. 1
- adjective to be sure confident, as of something expected: sure of success. 1
- adjective to be sure convinced, fully persuaded, or positive: to be sure of a person's guilt. 1
- adjective to be sure assured or certain beyond question: a sure victory. 1
- adjective to be sure worthy of confidence; reliable; stable: a sure messenger. 1
- adjective to be sure unfailing; never disappointing expectations: a sure cure. 1
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Origin of to be sure
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 To be sure
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
to be sure 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
to be sure usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for to be sure
adv to be sure
- admittedly — You use admittedly when you are saying something which weakens the importance or force of your statement.
- come what may — to approach or move toward a particular person or place: Come here. Don't come any closer!
- fixedly — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
- for certain — free from doubt or reservation; confident; sure: I am certain he will come.
- for real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
adverb to be sure
- amen — Amen is said by Christians at the end of a prayer.
- explicitly — In an explicit manner.
Antonyms for to be sure
adverb to be sure
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
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