sure
sure
certain about something
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sure with Russian translation
sure usage examples
Ты уверен, что это правильный автобус?
Are you sure this is the right bus?
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sure synonyms
What's the difference between sure / certain / confident / surely / positive / assured
the base word; means certain or having no doubt
I am sure he is at home.
Я уверен, что он дома.
very close to 'sure'; often a bit more formal and used when something is definitely true
I am certain about the answer.
Я уверен в ответе.
means believing in your own ability; often about a person, not just a fact
She is confident in class.
Она уверена в себе на уроке.
Surely he knows the way.
Конечно, он знает дорогу.
can mean sure or certain about something, but also has other common meanings like 'good' or 'optimistic'
Are you positive this is the right door?
Вы уверены, что это нужная дверь?
more formal; often describes a person who seems calm and certain, or something that is guaranteed
He gave an assured answer.
Он дал уверенный ответ.
means sure because of evidence or strong belief; often implies you have been persuaded
I am convinced that she is right.
Я убежден, что она права.
means clear and without doubt; often used for facts, plans, or answers
We have a definite plan.
У нас есть определённый план.
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How to pronounce sure and what this word means
sure translation: уверенный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce sure
/ʃʊə/
sure translation
уверенный
sure examples
Are you sure this is the right bus?
sure transcription
/ʃʊə/, /ʃʊr/
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certain about something
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Are you sure this is the right bus? Translation: Ты уверен, что это правильный автобус?
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