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certain vs sure

sure vs certain

certain and sure both are adjectives.

certain is not an adverb while sure is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
certain No Yes No No
sure No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, certain and sure are synonyms defined as:
  • certain and sure: having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
As adjectives, certain and sure are synonyms defined as:
  • certain and sure: certain to occur; destined or inevitable
As adjectives, certain and sure are synonyms defined as:
  • certain and sure: exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance
As adjectives, certain and sure are synonyms defined as:
  • certain and sure: reliable in operation or effect
certain (adjective) sure (adjective)
established beyond doubt or question; definitely known having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured certain to occur; destined or inevitable
certain to occur; destined or inevitable exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance
established irrevocably reliable in operation or effect
exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance physically secure or dependable
definite but not specified or identified certain not to fail
reliable in operation or effect infallible or unfailing
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
impossible to doubt or dispute
certain (adverb) sure (adverb)
definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
Difference between certain and sure

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