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- [shoo r-i-nuhf, shur-]
- /ʃʊər, ʃɜr i-ˈnəf, ē-, ə-/
- /ʃʊə(r) ɪˈnʌf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shoo r-i-nuhf, shur-]
- /ʃʊər, ʃɜr i-ˈnəf, ē-, ə-/
Definitions of sure enough words
- adjective sure enough free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one's data. 1
- adjective sure enough confident, as of something expected: sure of success. 1
- adjective sure enough convinced, fully persuaded, or positive: to be sure of a person's guilt. 1
- adjective sure enough assured or certain beyond question: a sure victory. 1
- adjective sure enough worthy of confidence; reliable; stable: a sure messenger. 1
- adjective sure enough unfailing; never disappointing expectations: a sure cure. 1
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Origin of sure enough
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1535-45
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Parts of speech for Sure enough
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sure enough popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
sure enough usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sure enough
adv sure enough
- absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
- categorically — without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional: a categorical denial.
- come hell or high water — If you say that you will do something come hell or high water, you are emphasizing that you are determined to do it, in spite of the difficulties involved.
- decisively — having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one.
adj sure enough
- actual — You use actual to emphasize that you are referring to something real or genuine.
- card-carrying — A card-carrying member of a particular group or political party is an official member of that group or party, rather than someone who supports it.
- condign — (esp of a punishment) fitting; deserved
- contractual — A contractual arrangement or relationship involves a legal agreement between people.
- for real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
adjective sure enough
- ascertained — to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine: to ascertain the facts.
- attested — (of cattle, etc) certified to be free from a disease, esp from tuberculosis
- authenticated — Prove or show (something, esp. a claim or an artistic work) to be true or genuine.
- chartered — Chartered is used to indicate that someone, such as an accountant or a surveyor, has formally qualified in their profession.
- decreed — a formal and authoritative order, especially one having the force of law: a presidential decree.
Antonyms for sure enough
adjective sure enough
- disapproved — Simple past tense and past participle of disapprove.
adverb sure enough
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
- incomplete — not complete; lacking some part.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
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