| query | You can use s___ in order to emphasize what you are saying.You can use sure in order to emphasize what you are saying. 'Has the whole world just gone crazy?'—'Sure looks that way, doesn't it.' It sure is hot, he thought. |
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| word | sure |
| full-definition | adjective If you are sure that something is true, you are certain that it is true. If you are not sure about something, you do not know for certain what the true situation is. He'd never been in a class before and he was not even sure that he should have been teaching. The president has never been sure which direction he wanted to go in on this issue. She was no longer sure how she felt about him. It is impossible to be sure about the value of land. If someone is sure of getting something, they will definitely get it or they think they will definitely get it. It's better to pay so that you can be sure of getting quality. It is the self-assurance of the new generation which makes them sure of their success. Sure is used to emphasize that something such as a sign or ability is reliable or accurate . Sharpe's leg and shoulder began to ache, a sure sign of rain. She has a sure grasp of social issues such as literacy, poverty and child care. New to the job, he was keen to demonstrate his sureness of mind. If you tell someone to be sure to do something, you mean that they must not forget to do it. Be sure to read about how mozzarella is made, on page 65. Be sure you get your daily quota of calcium. other phrase If you say that something is sure to happen, you are emphasizing your belief that it will happen. With over 80 beaches to choose from, you are sure to find a place to lay your towel. Anyone who goes food shopping without a list is sure to forget the things they really need. convention Sure is an informal way of saying 'yes' or 'all right '. 'He rang you?'—'Sure. Last night.' 'I'd like to be alone, O.K?'—'Sure. O.K.' 'We'll phone and you can make an appointment'—'Sure. What time do you want to go?' adverb You can use sure in order to emphasize what you are saying. 'Has the whole world just gone crazy?'—'Sure looks that way, doesn't it.' It sure is hot, he thought. |
| inflections | surersurestsureness |
| cefr-level | A2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:a2
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