Difference between Certain and Sure

What is the difference between Certain and Sure?

Certain as an adjective is sure, positive, not doubting. while Sure as an adjective is physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.

Certain

Part of speech: determiner

Definition: Having been determined but unspecified. The quality of some particular subject or object which is known by the speaker to have been specifically singled out among similar entities of its class.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Sure, positive, not doubting.

Example sentence: I spent a lot of years trying to outrun or outsmart vulnerability by making things certain and definite, black and white, good and bad. My inability to lean into the discomfort of vulnerability limited the fullness of those important experiences that are wrought with uncertainty: Love, belonging, trust, joy, and creativity to name a few.

Sure

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.Certain in one's knowledge or belief.

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: Yes, of course.

Example sentence: I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.

We hope you now know whether to use Certain or Sure in your sentence.

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