Sure vs. Surely — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Sure and Surely
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Sure
Confident, as of something awaited or expected
I am sure we will win the game.
Surely
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Sure
Impossible to doubt or dispute; certain
We have sure proof of his innocence.
Surely
With confidence; unhesitatingly.
Sure
Bound to come about or happen; inevitable
A sure victory for the team.
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Surely
Undoubtedly; certainly
You surely can't be serious.
Sure
Having one's course directed; destined or bound
She is sure to succeed.
Surely
Without fail
Slowly but surely spring returns.
Sure
Certain not to miss, slip, or err; steady
A sure grip on the suitcase.
Surely
Without fail.
Slowly but surely
Sure
Not hesitating or wavering; firm
Sure convictions.
Surely
Certainly, undoubtedly.
Surely, you must be joking.
Sure
Worthy of being trusted or depended on; reliable
A sure friend.
Surely
With confidence.
His feet were planted surely on the ground.
Sure
Free from or marked by freedom from doubt
She is sure of her friends.
Surely
In a sure or certain manner; certainly; infallibly; undoubtedly; assuredly.
In the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.
He that created something out of nothing, surely can raise great things out of small.
Sure
Careful to do something
Be sure to turn off the stove.
Surely
Without danger; firmly; steadly; securely.
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely.
Sure
(Obsolete) Free from harm or danger; safe.
Surely
Definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely');
The results are surely encouraging
She certainly is a hard worker
It's going to be a good day for sure
They are coming, for certain
They thought he had been killed sure enough
He'll win sure as shooting
They sure smell good
Sure he'll come
Sure
Surely; certainly.
Sure
Physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.
This investment is a sure thing.
The bailiff had a sure grip on the prisoner's arm.
Sure
Certain in one's knowledge or belief.
She is sure of herself.
He is sure she was lying.
He was sure of being a finalist.
They aren't completely sure who will attend.
You seemed sure that the car was his.
Sure
(followed by a to infinitive) Certain to act or be a specified way.
Be sure to lock the door when you leave.
Sure
(obsolete) Free from danger; safe; secure.
Sure
(obsolete) Betrothed; engaged to marry.
Sure
(modal adverb) Without doubt, certainly.
Sure he's coming! Why wouldn't he?
"Did you kill that bear yourself?" ―"I sure did!"
Sure
(archaic) Without fail, surely.
Sure
Yes, expressing noncommittal agreement or consent.
"Do you want me to put this in the garage?" "Sure, go ahead."
Sure
Yes; of course.
"Could you tell me where the washrooms are?" "Sure, they're in the corner over there."
Sure
You're welcome; polite response to being thanked.
"Thanks for helping me with that electrical fault." "Sure. Any time."
Sure
Certainly knowing and believing; confident beyond doubt; implicity trusting; unquestioning; positive.
We are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.
I'm sure care 's an enemy of life.
Sure
Certain to find or retain; as, to be sure of game; to be sure of success; to be sure of life or health.
Sure
Fit or worthy to be depended on; certain not to fail or disappoint expectation; unfailing; strong; permanent; enduring.
The Lord will certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of the Lord.
The testimony of the Lord is sure.
Which put in good sure leather sacks.
Sure
Betrothed; engaged to marry.
The king was sure to Dame Elizabeth Lucy, and her husband before God.
I presume . . . that you had been sure as fast as faith could bind you, man and wife.
Sure
Free from danger; safe; secure.
Fear not; the forest is not three leagues off;If we recover that we are sure enough.
She that's made sure to him she loves not well.
Sure
In a sure manner; safely; certainly.
'T is pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print.
Sure
Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured;
Felt certain of success
Was sure (or certain) she had seen it
Was very sure in his beliefs
Sure of her friends
Sure
Exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance;
Be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through
Be sure to lock the doors
Sure
Certain to occur; destined or inevitable;
He was certain to fail
His fate is certain
In this life nothing is certain but death and taxes
He faced certain death
Sudden but sure regret
He is sure to win
Sure
Physically secure or dependable;
A sure footing
Was on sure ground
Sure
Capable of being depended on;
A quick and certain remedy
A sure way to distinguish the two
Wood dust is a sure sign of termites
Sure
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence;
A sure (or trusted) friend
Sure
Infallible or unfailing;
A sure (or true) sign of one's commitment
Sure
Certain not to fail;
A sure hand on the throttle
Sure
Impossible to doubt or dispute;
Indisputable (or sure) proof
Sure
Definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely');
The results are surely encouraging
She certainly is a hard worker
It's going to be a good day for sure
They are coming, for certain
They thought he had been killed sure enough
He'll win sure as shooting
They sure smell good
Sure he'll come
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