sure

ADJECTIVEADVERB /ʃʊr/
4 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH S

sure is a valid 4-letter word worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1U1R1E1
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =4 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 8TRIPLE WORD → 12
MEANING

What does sure mean?

ADJECTIVE · 9 SENSES
1

Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured.

“was sure (or certain) she had seen it”

“was very sure in his beliefs”

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2

Physically secure or dependable.

“a sure footing”

“was on sure ground”

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3

Certain to occur; destined or inevitable.

“sudden but sure regret”

“he is sure to win”

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4

Impossible to doubt or dispute.

“indisputable (or sure) proof”

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5

Exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance.

“be sure to lock the doors”

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6

Reliable in operation or effect.

“a sure way to distinguish the two”

“wood dust is a sure sign of termites”

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7

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence.

“a sure (or trusted) friend”

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8

Certain not to fail.

“a sure hand on the throttle”

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9

Infallible or unfailing.

“a sure (or true) sign of one's commitment”

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ADVERB · 1 SENSE
1

Definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely').

“the results are surely encouraging”

“it's going to be a good day for sure”

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Anagrams of sure

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