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sure enough

sure-e·nough
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [shoo r-i-nuhf, shur-]
    • /ʃʊər, ʃɜr i-ˈnəf, ē-, ə-/
    • /ʃʊə(r) ɪˈnʌf/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

Historical Comparancy

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.

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Synonyms 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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