- 1used to say “yes” to someone “Will you open the wine?” “Sure, where is it?” Did it hurt? Sure it hurt. Sure, no problem.
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- 2used to emphasize something that you are saying Boy, it sure is hot. “Amazing view.” “Sure is.” That song sure as hell sounds familiar. He sure looked unhappy.
- 3used to reply to someone who has just thanked you for something “Thanks for the ride.” “Sure—anytime.” Idioms
used to say that something happened as expected I said he'd forget, and sure enough he did. “Stop,” she said, “I can hear something.” Sure enough, in the distance we could hear the sound of a car approaching.
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