For sure
adverb
Definitely or certainly.
It's going to be a tough game, for sure.
Often appears as...
- one thing for sure
- for sure and certain
Usage tips
Colloquial
interjection
Used to agree or confirm something.
“Are you coming to the party?” “For sure!”
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
adverb
Without doubt.
I can't tell for sure if she's serious or not.
Often appears as...
- tell for sure
- know for sure
adverb
Definitely or certainly.
It's going to be a tough game, for sure.
Often appears as...
- one thing for sure
- for sure and certain
Usage tips
Colloquial
interjection
Used to agree or confirm something.
“Are you coming to the party?” “For sure!”
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
adverb
Without doubt.
I can't tell for sure if she's serious or not.
Often appears as...
- tell for sure
- know for sure
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasis
Use 'for sure' to stress certainty in predictions or statements.
She will win the competition, for sure.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
'For sure' gives a casual and friendly tone to conversations.
They're the best tacos in town, for sure.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Using 'for sure' too often can make it lose its impact.
I say 'for sure' a lot, but I mean it this time.
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasis
Use 'for sure' to stress certainty in predictions or statements.
She will win the competition, for sure.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
'For sure' gives a casual and friendly tone to conversations.
They're the best tacos in town, for sure.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Using 'for sure' too often can make it lose its impact.
I say 'for sure' a lot, but I mean it this time.
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasis
Use 'for sure' to stress certainty in predictions or statements.
She will win the competition, for sure.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
'For sure' gives a casual and friendly tone to conversations.
They're the best tacos in town, for sure.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Using 'for sure' too often can make it lose its impact.
I say 'for sure' a lot, but I mean it this time.
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