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for sure

[ fɔːr ʃʊə ]

Adverb / Phrase

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

in conversations

Without doubt; certainly; definitely.

Synonyms

certainly, definitely, without a doubt.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
for sure	Informal conversations where you want to express agreement or certainty in a relaxed manner. Are you coming to the party tonight? - For sure! I can help you with that project for sure.
certainly	Formal or polite conversations, often used to confirm statements or offers. Would you like some more tea? - Certainly. He is certainly the best candidate for the job.
definitely	Informal conversations to emphasize a strong degree of certainty or agreement. Will you attend the meeting tomorrow? - Definitely. This is definitely the best movie I've seen all year.
without a doubt	Both formal and informal settings to express absolute certainty, often to reinforce an opinion or fact. She is without a doubt the smartest person in the room. You are without a doubt the best player on the team.

Examples of usage

I will for sure be at the party tonight.
She is for sure the best candidate for the job.

^{Context #2 | Phrase}

informal

Used to emphasize that something is definitely true.

Synonyms

beyond question, without a doubt.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
for sure	Used in informal conversations or casual contexts to express confidence or certainty. We will meet at the café tomorrow for sure. She will pass her exams for sure.
without a doubt	Used in both informal and formal contexts to emphasize certainty or lack of any doubt. Without a doubt, this is the best movie I've seen this year. She is without a doubt the most qualified candidate for the job.
beyond question	Used in formal or written contexts to indicate something is unquestionably true or certain. Her dedication to the project is beyond question. His integrity is beyond question.

Word

Description / Examples

for sure

Used in informal conversations or casual contexts to express confidence or certainty.

We will meet at the café tomorrow for sure.
She will pass her exams for sure.

without a doubt

Used in both informal and formal contexts to emphasize certainty or lack of any doubt.

Without a doubt, this is the best movie I've seen this year.
She is without a doubt the most qualified candidate for the job.

beyond question

Used in formal or written contexts to indicate something is unquestionably true or certain.

Her dedication to the project is beyond question.
His integrity is beyond question.

Examples of usage

I am for sure going to pass this exam.
This is for sure the best cake I've ever tasted.

Translations

Translations of the word "for sure" in other languages:

🇵🇹 com certeza

🇮🇳 निश्चित रूप से

🇩🇪 sicher

🇮🇩 pasti

🇺🇦 безумовно

🇵🇱 na pewno

🇯🇵 確かに (たしかに)

🇫🇷 sûrement

🇪🇸 seguro

🇹🇷 kesinlikle

🇰🇷 확실히 (hwagsilhi)

🇸🇦 بالتأكيد (bilta'kid)

🇨🇿 určitě

🇸🇰 určite

🇨🇳 当然 (dāngrán)

🇸🇮 zagotovo

🇮🇸 auðvitað

🇰🇿 әрине

🇬🇪 რა თქმა უნდა (ra tkma unda)

🇦🇿 əlbəttə

🇲🇽 seguro

Etymology

The phrase 'for sure' originated in informal American English in the mid-20th century. It is a casual way of expressing certainty or agreement in a conversation.