Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English homepage

sure

2 adverb
     
sure2
1

sure enough

used to say that something did actually happen in the way that you said it would:
Sure enough, Mike managed to get lost.
2

yes

spoken used to say 'yes' to someone:
'Can you give me a ride to work tomorrow?' 'Sure.'
3

accept thanks

American English spoken used as a reply when you accept thanks from someone:
'Thanks for your help, Karen.' 'Sure.'
4

emphasize

American English informal used to emphasize a statement:
It sure is hot out here.
I sure hope they get there all right.
5

before statement

spoken used at the beginning of a statement admitting that something is true, especially before adding something very different:
Sure Joey's happy now, but will it last?
Definition from the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

Dictionary pictures of the day
Do you know what each of these is called?
What is the word for picture 1? What is the word for picture 2? What is the word for picture 3? What is the word for picture 4?
Click on any of the pictures above to find out what it is called.

Explore our topic dictionary

Browse the dictionary