The difference between Sicker and Sure

When used as adverbs, sicker means certainly, whereas sure means without doubt, certainly.

When used as adjectives, sicker means the , whereas sure means physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.


Sicker is also verb with the meaning: to percolate, trickle, or ooze, as water through a crack.

Sure is also interjection with the meaning: yes.

check bellow for the other definitions of Sicker and Sure

  1. Sicker as an adjective:

    The .

  1. Sicker as an adjective (obsolete, outside, dialects):

    Certain.

    Examples:

    "I'm sicker that he's not home."

  2. Sicker as an adjective (obsolete, outside, dialects):

    Secure, safe.

    Examples:

    "To walk a sicker path"

  1. Sicker as an adverb (obsolete, outside, dialects):

    Certainly.

  2. Sicker as an adverb (obsolete, outside, dialects):

    Securely.

  1. Sicker as a verb (mining, UK, dialect):

    To percolate, trickle, or ooze, as water through a crack.

  1. Sure as an adjective:

    Physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.

    Examples:

    "This investment is a sure thing. The bailiff had a sure grip on the prisoner's arm."

  2. Sure as an adjective:

    Certain in one's knowledge or belief.

    Examples:

    "He was sure she was lying. I am sure of my eventual death. John was acting sure of himself but in truth had doubts."

  3. Sure as an adjective:

    Certain to act or be a specified way.

    Examples:

    "Be sure to lock the door when you leave."

  4. Sure as an adjective (obsolete):

    Free from danger; safe; secure.

  5. Sure as an adjective (obsolete):

    Betrothed; engaged to marry.

  1. Sure as an adverb (modal adverb):

    Without doubt, certainly.

    Examples:

    "Sure he's coming! Why wouldn't he?"

    "Did you kill that bear yourself? ―"I sure did!"

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