Difference between Sure and Dependable

What is the difference between Sure and Dependable?

Sure as an adjective is physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable. while Dependable as an adjective is able, or easily able to be depended on.

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: You are the sum total of everything you've ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot - it's all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive.

Dependable

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Able, or easily able to be depended on.

Example sentence: I will maintain the position that, long-term, a strong and dependable dollar is in the best interests of the United States while recognizing that, at times over the long-term, that may not be the case.

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

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