sure
adjective
free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something.
surer
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comparativeof sure.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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February’s “Hoppers” managed a respectable $372 million worldwide, but the surer money now comes from sequels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
A surer bet, Lopez told listeners, is to buy a franchise like a McDonald’s or Taco Bell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
If they even had a sliver of doubt before the Munich showdown against PSG they will be even surer now.
From BBC ● May 31, 2025
Movies are no longer the relatively inexpensive outings, making known properties surer bets for studios wagering on moviegoers gravitating toward the recognizable.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2024
But my stitching was getting surer and my eye for color stronger.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
