sure: meaning and words from its letters
4 letters · 4 letter points · starts with S · ends with E
Meaning of sure
adj
Physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.
Example: This investment is a sure thing.
Certain in one's knowledge or belief.
Example: Are you sure to succeed, as polls say? —Well, I am at least certain of making it to the podium this time.
Certain to act or be a specified way.
Example: Be sure to lock the door when you leave.
Certain to obtain something.
Example: Many people book early in order to be sure of the best seats.
Listed forms: surer, surest, sho.
Source: Wiktionary — sure.
adv
- modal
Without doubt, certainly.
Example: Sure he's coming! Why wouldn't he?
- archaic
Without fail, surely.
Listed forms: sho.
Source: Wiktionary — sure.
intj
Yes; of course.
Example: "Could you tell me where the washrooms are?" "Sure, they're in the corner over there."
Yes; I guess; you could say that; a weak or noncommittal positive response.
Example: "Do you like cats?" "Sure."
You're welcome; polite response to being thanked.
Example: "Thanks for helping me with that electrical fault." "Sure. Any time."
Listed forms: sho.
Source: Wiktionary — sure.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for sure.
adjective
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
adjective
exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance
adjective
certain to occur; destined or inevitable
adjective
reliable in operation or effect
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is sure in our word lists?
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| American English | Found |
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Letter-value score of sure
S(1) + U(1) + R(1) + E(1) = 4 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of sure
4 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from sure
8 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in sure. Showing up to 24, longest first.