for sure

/fər ʃər/
/fɔ ʃɔ/
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Definitions of for sure
  1. adverb
    definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
    “it's going to be a good day for sure”
    synonyms: certainly, for certain, sure, sure as shooting, sure enough, surely
  2. adjective
    not open to doubt
    “that was for sure”
    synonyms:
    unquestionable
    incapable of being questioned
Pronunciation
US
/fər ʃər/
UK
/fɔ ʃɔ/
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