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Definitions for Sureness

[1] free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one's data.
[2] confident, as of something expected: sure of success.
[3] convinced, fully persuaded, or positive: to be sure of a person's guilt.
[4] assured or certain beyond question: a sure victory.
[5] worthy of confidence; reliable; stable: a sure messenger.
[6] unfailing; never disappointing expectations: a sure cure.
[7] unerring; never missing, slipping, etc.: a sure aim.
[8] admitting of no doubt or question: sure proof.
[9] destined; bound inevitably; certain: sure death.
[10] Obsolete . secure; safe.
[11] be sure, to take care (to be or do as specified); be certain: Be sure to close the windows.
[12] Informal . certainly; surely: It sure is cold out. Sure, I'll come.
[13] for sure , as a certainty; surely: It's going to be a good day, for sure.
[14] make sure , to be or become absolutely certain: I'm calling to make sure that you remember to come.
[15] sure enough , Informal . as might have been supposed; actually; certainly: Sure enough, the picnic was rained out.
[16] to be sure , without doubt; surely; certainly. admittedly: She sings well, to be sure, but she can't act.
[17] (sometimes foll by of) free from hesitancy or uncertainty (with regard to a belief, conviction, etc) we are sure of the accuracy of the data ; I am sure that he is lying
[18] (foll by of) having no doubt, as of the occurrence of a future state or event sure of success
[19] always effective; unfailing a sure remedy
[20] reliable in indication or accuracy a sure criterion
[21] (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence a sure friend
[22] not open to doubt sure proof
[23] admitting of no vacillation or doubt he is very sure in his beliefs
[24] bound to be or occur; inevitable victory is sure
[25] (postpositive) bound inevitably (to be or do something); certain she is sure to be there tonight
[26] physically secure or dependable a sure footing
[27] obsolete free from exposure to harm or danger
[28] be sure (usually imperative or dependent imperative; takes a clause as object or an infinitive, sometimes with to replaced by and) to be careful or certain be sure and shut the door ; I told him to be sure to shut the door
[29] for sure without a doubt; surely
[30] make sure (takes a clause as object) to make certain; ensure (foll by of) to establish or confirm power or possession (over)
[31] sure enough informal as might have been confidently expected; definitely: often used as a sentence substitute
[32] to be sure without doubt; certainly it has to be acknowledged; admittedly
[33] (sentence substitute) informal willingly; yes
[34] (sentence modifier) informal , mainly US and Canadian without question; certainly

Words related to Sureness

surepositiveness, certitude, conviction, assuredness, certainty, confidence, surety, assurance, proof, resoluteness, perseverance, toughness, durability, fastness, strength, permanence, endurance, steadiness, aplomb, sturdiness

Words nearby Sureness

suresurcharge, surcingle, surcoat, surculose, surd, sure, sure as shooting, sure cure, sure enough, sure of oneself, sure thing

Origin of Sureness

1300–50; Middle English sur(e ) < Middle French sur, Old French seur < Latin sēcūrus secure

Other words from Sureness

sure·ness , noun
o·ver·sure , adjective
o·ver·sure·ly , adverb
o·ver·sure·ness , noun
un·sure , adjective
un·sure·ly , adverb
un·sure·ness , noun

Word origin for Sureness

C14: from Old French seur, from Latin sēcūrus secure

Synonyms for Sureness

assurance, assuredness, certainty, certitude, confidence, conviction, positiveness, proof, surety, doubtlessness, indubitableness