How to Use "Sure" with Example Sentences

sure (adj): certain that you are right

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Used with adverbs:

"Are you absolutely sure he's the one who stole your purse?"
(absolutely, totally)

"I am completely sure about wanting to sell my house."
(completely, very, quite)

"I am not entirely sure I know what to do."
(not entirely, not exactly, not quite, not really, not so)

"She is almost sure she passed the test."
(almost, pretty)

Used with verbs:

"He is sure about his test answers."
(be: is/am/are, feels, seems)

"She does not sound really sure about what happened."
(sound, seem)

"Make sure she doesn't find out about the surprise party."
(make)

Used with prepositions:

"She was sure about her decision."
(about, of)