Definitions
- Expressing confidence or certainty in a statement or belief. - Asking for confirmation or agreement about something. - Describing a feeling of being convinced or confident about something.
- Describing a situation where there is no doubt or uncertainty. - Referring to a person who is confident and self-assured. - Talking about a promise or guarantee given to someone.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words convey a sense of confidence or certainty.
- 2Both can be used to describe a person's demeanor or attitude.
- 3Both can be used to express a promise or guarantee.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Sure is more commonly used in everyday language, while assured is more formal and less frequently used.
- 2Meaning: Sure implies a feeling of confidence or certainty, while assured describes a situation where there is no doubt or uncertainty.
- 3Connotation: Sure has a neutral connotation, while assured can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
- 4Emphasis: Sure emphasizes the speaker's personal conviction or belief, while assured emphasizes the absence of doubt or uncertainty.
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Remember this!
Sure and assured are synonyms that both convey a sense of confidence or certainty. However, sure is more commonly used in everyday language and implies a feeling of confidence or certainty, while assured is more formal and describes a situation where there is no doubt or uncertainty.
