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  1. I often hear "sure is" or "sure do" but do people use "sure" with …

    Apr 28, 2020 · sure (adv): used to emphasize something that you are saying Boy, it sure is hot. ‘Amazing view’. ‘ Sure is.’ I sure hope you are right about that. That song sure as hell sounds …

  2. What does "sure" mean? - English Language Learners Stack …

    Jul 2, 2013 · Sure is used to signal consent, or to put it another way, willingness to go along with something. It's often used in response to requests for permission: Alice: Would you mind if I …

  3. grammar - What is the difference between "certain" and "sure ...

    What is the difference between certain and sure? I do not understand the grammatical differences between them.

  4. phrase usage - Is the following use of "as sure as in ..." correct ...

    Jul 3, 2018 · As sure as in "this place surely stinks." Is the construction and usage correct? I'm having doubts since the "example" is using a modified version of "sure." But maybe that's okay?

  5. What does "I'm pretty sure" mean? - English Language Learners …

    I'm pretty sure that's not how you do it may be seen as a nicer alternative to Wrong!, and I'm pretty sure you'll find that's not the case is somewhat less friendly, though more socially …

  6. formal language - "I'm not too sure" colloquial? - English …

    Apr 22, 2020 · I've heard people saying "I'm not too sure" on the internet. I guess it means the same as "I'm not very sure". Is such a usage of the word "too" actually colloquial or could you …

  7. The meaning of "of course," "sure" when you thank someone

    Sep 27, 2019 · Sometimes I thank a person from USA and he responds, "Sure," "of course." I don't know what their meaning in this context, so could anyone give me their meaning?

  8. politeness - Is it OK to respond to "thanks" with "sure"? - English ...

    Aug 29, 2020 · When someone says ..., thanks. Is it appropriate to respond with sure If so, in which situations it would be OK, and what exactly would it imply?

  9. What does the phrase "that's for sure" mean in this dialogue?

    Mar 19, 2021 · "That's for sure" is simply an emphatic affirmation that something said earlier is definitely (for sure) true. In your case, there's no doubt that A needs to practice his golf …

  10. Sure Vs For Sure , the difference - English Language Learners Stack ...

    Jun 13, 2018 · Sure, you can borrow my pen. Conversational. For sure, you can borrow my pen. Slightly more slangy, also conversational. For sure has become ubiquitous in American …