Surer: meaning, definitions and examples

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surer

 

[ ˈʃʊrər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

greater certainty

Surer is a comparative form of the adjective sure. It indicates a higher degree of certainty or confidence about something. When used in sentences, it implies that one is more assured or has more confidence compared to another situation or person.

Synonyms

more assured, more certain, more confident

Examples of usage

  • I feel surer about my decision than before.
  • She is surer of her skills after practicing.
  • With more evidence, he became surer of his hypothesis.

Translations

Translations of the word "surer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais seguro

🇮🇳 ज्यादा सुरक्षित

🇩🇪 sicherer

🇮🇩 lebih aman

🇺🇦 більш безпечний

🇵🇱 bardziej bezpieczny

🇯🇵 より安全な

🇫🇷 plus sûr

🇪🇸 más seguro

🇹🇷 daha güvenli

🇰🇷 더 안전한

🇸🇦 أكثر أمانًا

🇨🇿 bezpečnější

🇸🇰 bezpečnejší

🇨🇳 更安全的

🇸🇮 bolj varen

🇮🇸 öruggari

🇰🇿 қауіпсізірек

🇬🇪 მეტი უსაფრთხო

🇦🇿 daha təhlükəsiz

🇲🇽 más seguro

Etymology

The word 'sure' dates back to Middle English, deriving from the Old French word 'sûr', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'securus', meaning 'safe' or 'free from care'. The Latin 'securus' is a combination of 'se-' (without) and 'cura' (care). Over time, the term evolved to express a sense of confidence or certainty in both personal contexts and broader situations. The comparative form 'surer' developed as English speakers needed a way to express increased confidence or certainty. The evolution of the word reflects the linguistic transitions that occurred as English borrowed from both Latin and French, particularly during and after the Norman Conquest. As the language developed, the nuances of 'sure' and its derivatives like 'surer' became essential in communicating degrees of confidence and certainty in various situations.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,886, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.