2sure adverb
informal 1 a — used to say “yes” or to agree to a request or suggestion ▪ “Can you help me with this?” “Sure.” [=certainly]
b — used to disagree with a negative statement or suggestion ▪ “I don't think he's coming.” “Sure he is. He's just a little late.” ▪ “Don't you like popcorn?” “Sure I like popcorn. I just don't want any right now.” 2 — used to emphasize that you agree with the first part of the statement that you are about to make ▪ Sure, she's very talented, but other factors could limit her success. 3 US — used as an informal way to accept someone's thanks ▪ “Thank you for your help.” “Sure.” [=you're welcome] 4 US — used for emphasis ▪ I sure am tired. ▪ This sure beats working. ▪ “Do you want to come?” “I sure do!” ▪ (impolite) I sure as hell hope you know what you're doing!
b — used to disagree with a negative statement or suggestion ▪ “I don't think he's coming.” “Sure he is. He's just a little late.” ▪ “Don't you like popcorn?” “Sure I like popcorn. I just don't want any right now.”
sure enough
— used to say that what happened was not surprising or unexpected ▪ We were finally ready to go outside, and sure enough, it started to rain.
