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sure vs for sure

for sure vs sure

sure and for sure both are adjectives.

sure and for sure both are adverbs.

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

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