Meaning & use

for sure

phrase·Everyday

Without any doubt at all; used to state that something is certain or definitely true.

See it in a sentence

She will win the race for sure, since no one else has trained as hard.

For sure, the meeting starts at nine, so please don't arrive late again.

A note on using this word

For sure is informal and common in speech; certainly or definitely suit formal writing better.

Words with a similar meaning

definitelycertainlywithout doubt

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Another way to use it

2. interjection

Used informally to agree enthusiastically with a statement or request.

"Can you help me move this weekend?" "For sure, just tell me when."

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