English

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ʃʊr, sjuːɹ, sjʊəɹ, sɪʊ̯ɹ, ʃoː, ʃɔɹ, ʃɔː, ʃɝ, ʃʊə, ʃʊɹ
Meaning: certain; positive; without doubt
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: sjuːɹ, sjʊəɹ, sɪʊ̯ɹ, ʃoː, ʃɔɹ, ʃɔː, ʃɝ, ʃʊə, ʃʊɹ

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Example sentences

Are you sure that you want to go?
Are you sure that you want to go?
I am not sure whether he will come or not.
I am not sure whether he will come or not.
Make sure you keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Make sure you keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
It is a very cold winter morning, so make sure to wear a coat.
It is a very cold winter morning, so make sure to wear a coat.
Make sure you use the correct address on the envelope.
Make sure you use the correct address on the envelope.

Usage Notes

'Sure' is an adjective used to express confidence in one's knowledge or a decision. It is often followed by a 'that' clause or a preposition like 'of' or 'about'.

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