"I am sure" means that I know, from facts/data/experience that it is so. "I feel sure" means that I'm guessing/have an opinion that I think is right, but don't have direct observation. For example, I am sure that my coffee cup is empty, because I looked at it just now.
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Just so, is it rude to say sure?
Usually it means the person didn't understand the question and instead of asking for clarity or for the question to be repeated they would say “sure”. This is why it could be considered rude because the person is discounting what was said and doesn't take the time to ask that what they missed be repeated.
what can I say instead of sure? doubtless
- absolutely.
- apparently.
- assuredly.
- clearly.
- easily.
- for sure.
- indisputably.
- no ifs ands or buts.
Also know, what does it mean if a girl says sure?
Sure means "Yeah, okay." or "I guess so, nothing else going on" etc. It basically means they may not be thrilled to do what you invited them for, but they're going along with it. It doesn't always mean that they hate you or hate the activity.
How do you say yes in a cool way?
Polite Ways to Say Yes in English
- Yeah, sure. Here you go.
- No problem! I'm always happy to help.
- Yep! I will be right there. (Yep is another informal way to say yes like yeah.)
- Yeah, I'd be happy to!
- Cool. (Yes, cool can really be used to say yes or to show agreement.)
- You got it.
- Okay.
Related Question Answers
Is sure another word for yes?
Not to be confused with “sure thing” (folksy, casual) or “for sure” (loose, stoned), sure is a word that makes my skin prick, my eye twitch. Sure is used as “yes,” though it never means “yes.” Sure is a thumbs up to your face, and a jerkoff motion behind your back.
How do you reply to sure?
That being said, native speakers do say "Sure!" as a reply, meaning "I don't mind." and it is taken as "No." without causing any confusion. However, according to Longman American English dictionary, ("Sure") is used to say "yes" to someone. Example; "Would you like some iced tea?" "Sure."
