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[ʃuə] 1. adjective1) ((negative unsure) having no doubt; certain: I'm sure that I gave him the book; I'm not sure where she lives / what her address is; `There's a bus at two o'clock.' `Are you quite sure?'; I thought the idea was good, but now I'm not so sure; I'll help you - you can be sure of that!) sikker på; sikker2) (unlikely to fail (to do or get something): He's sure to win; You're sure of a good dinner if you stay at that hotel.) sikker på3) (reliable or trustworthy: a sure way to cure hiccups; a safe, sure method; a sure aim with a rifle.) sikker2. adverb((especially American) certainly; of course: Sure I'll help you!; `Would you like to come?' `Sure!') selvfølgelig(t)!- surely- sureness
- sure-footed
- as sure as
- be sure to
- be/feel sure of oneself
- for sure
- make sure
- sure enough* * *[ʃuə] 1. adjective1) ((negative unsure) having no doubt; certain: I'm sure that I gave him the book; I'm not sure where she lives / what her address is; `There's a bus at two o'clock.' `Are you quite sure?'; I thought the idea was good, but now I'm not so sure; I'll help you - you can be sure of that!) sikker på; sikker2) (unlikely to fail (to do or get something): He's sure to win; You're sure of a good dinner if you stay at that hotel.) sikker på3) (reliable or trustworthy: a sure way to cure hiccups; a safe, sure method; a sure aim with a rifle.) sikker2. adverb((especially American) certainly; of course: Sure I'll help you!; `Would you like to come?' `Sure!') selvfølgelig(t)!- surely- sureness
- sure-footed
- as sure as
- be sure to
- be/feel sure of oneself
- for sure
- make sure
- sure enough
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