For sure: meaning, definitions and examples

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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

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

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.