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
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Sicker as an adjective:
The .
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Sicker as an adjective (obsolete, outside, dialects):
Certain.
Examples:
"I'm sicker that he's not home."
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Sicker as an adjective (obsolete, outside, dialects):
Secure, safe.
Examples:
"To walk a sicker path"
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Sicker as an adverb (obsolete, outside, dialects):
Certainly.
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Sicker as an adverb (obsolete, outside, dialects):
Securely.
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Sicker as a verb (mining, UK, dialect):
To percolate, trickle, or ooze, as water through a crack.
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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."
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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."
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Sure as an adjective:
Certain to act or be a specified way.
Examples:
"Be sure to lock the door when you leave."
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Sure as an adjective (obsolete):
Free from danger; safe; secure.
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Sure as an adjective (obsolete):
Betrothed; engaged to marry.
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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!"