Sure

/ʃoː/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:4 ptsWWF:5 pts4 letters

Definition of Sure

adjective

Physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.
"This investment is a sure thing. The bailiff had a sure grip on the prisoner's arm."
Certain in one's knowledge or belief.
"He was sure she was lying. I am sure of my eventual death. John was acting sure of himself but in truth had doubts."
Certain to act or be a specified way.
"Be sure to lock the door when you leave."
Free from danger; safe; secure.
Betrothed; engaged to marry.

adverb

(modal adverb) Without doubt, certainly.
""Did you kill that bear yourself?" ―"I sure did!""

interjection

Yes. (Expresses noncommittal agreement or consent.)
""Do you want me to put this in the garage?" "Sure, go ahead.""
Yes; of course.
""Could you tell me where the washrooms are?" "Sure, they're in the corner over there.""

Anagrams of Sure

Exact Anagrams

4 words using all 4 letters:

rues ruse suer user

Words You Can Make

10 words can be made from the letters in "sure":

4-LETTER WORDS

rues ruse suer user

3-LETTER WORDS

ers res rue ser sue use

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "sure" and rearranging:

+aaures urase ureas ursae

+bburse rebus rubes suber

+ccruse cures curse ecrus sucre

+ggrues surge urges

+mmures muser serum

Related Word Patterns

SU...Words starting with "su"...REWords ending with "re"All 4-letter words Unscramble "sure"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

certainfailsafereliablesickerpositivewisokyes

Rhyming Words

abampere abjure accoutre acquire acre acrospire acupressure acupuncture adhere adipocere adjure admeasure admire admixture adore+5 more

Related Words

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