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How to pronounce “sure”
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Pronunciation guide for sure
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of sure with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Net Delusion: The Dark Side of Internet Freedom
>>Evgeny Morozov: Sure. Well I was not referring to the doctrine when I said this.
- Definition summary
- Physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce sure
The Net Delusion: The Dark Side of Internet Freedom
>>Evgeny Morozov: Sure. Well I was not referring to the doctrine when I said this.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “sure”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.
- Certain in one's knowledge or belief.
- (followed by a to infinitive) Certain to act or be a specified way.
- (obsolete) Free from danger; safe; secure.
- (obsolete) Betrothed; engaged to marry.
- [Adverb]
- (modal) Without doubt, certainly.
- (archaic) Without fail, surely.
- [Interjection]
- (in response to a request for help or a favour) Yes; of course.
- (in response to other questions) Yes; I guess; you could say that; a weak or noncommittal positive response.
- You're welcome; polite response to being thanked.
Practice Nearby Words
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