Antonyms for sure enough

Grammar : Adj, adv

Spell : shoo r-i-nuhf, shur-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈʃʊər ɪˈnʌf, ˈʃɜr-

Definition of sure enough

Origin : c.1300, "safe, secure," later "mentally certain" (mid-15c.), from Old French sur, seur "safe, secure," from Latin securus "free from care, untroubled, heedless, safe" (see secure (adj.)). Pronunciation development followed that of sugar. As an affirmative meaning "yes, certainly" it dates from 1803, from Middle English meanings "firmly established; having no doubt," and phrases like to be sure (1650s), sure enough (1540s), and for sure (1580s). The use as a qualifier meaning "assuredly" goes back to early 15c. Sure-footed is from 1630s; sure thing dates from 1836. In 16c.-17c., Suresby was an appellation for a person to be depended upon.

As in legal : adj allowable, permissible
As in sincere : adj straightforward, honest
As in substantial : adj material, real
As in true : adj real, valid; concordant with facts
As in unquestionable : adj definite; beyond doubt
As in very : adj real, exact
As in actual : adj truly existing, real
As in factual : adj real, correct
As in genuine : adj authentic, real
As in guaranteed : adj made certain
As in honest-to-God : adj genuine
As in absolutely : adv certainly, without question

Example sentences :

Sure enough—they were in Chicago and had dinner with us on their way out.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

So the man done it, and sure enough he was as blind as a bat in a minute.
Extract from : « Tom Sawyer Abroad » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

"Sure enough, your honour desarved to be born a gentleman," said Christy.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

And sure enough, we found it wuz the calculation of some on 'em.
Extract from : « Samantha Among the Brethren, Part 4. » by Josiah Allen's Wife (Marietta Holley)

If those were what be wanted, he had them, sure enough, of almost every age and size.
Extract from : « Tip Lewis and His Lamp » by Pansy

Up the hill came Tip, sure enough, with a firm, resolute step.
Extract from : « Tip Lewis and His Lamp » by Pansy

Yes, sure enough, the whole command was facing into column the other way!
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

And sure enough, after an interval, we too could distinguish the footfalls on the dry leaves.
Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White

Up he stepped to it, and sure enough, the princess was sitting in it.
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

Sure enough, he missed his way, and came to the dwelling of Laotzse.
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

Synonyms for sure enough

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