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sure-enough

/'ʃuəi'nʌf/
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Explanation of "Sure-Enough"

Definition:
"Sure-enough" is an informal adjective used to emphasize that something is truly real, genuine, or authentic. It often suggests that what is being described is exactly what it seems to be, without any doubt.

Advanced Usage:

In advanced contexts, "sure-enough" can convey a sense of authenticity that adds to the interest or thrill of the experience being described. For example, you might say, "The old town had a sure-enough charm that reminded me of classic movies."

Word Variants:
  • Sure (adjective): Certain or confident about something.
  • Enough (adverb): Sufficiently; to the degree or extent needed.
Different Meanings:

While "sure-enough" primarily emphasizes authenticity, "sure" on its own can mean confident or certain, and "enough" refers to a sufficient amount or degree.

Synonyms:
  • Genuine
  • Authentic
  • Real
  • Truly
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs that use "sure-enough," but you might encounter phrases that convey a similar sense of certainty, like "for real" or "no doubt about it."

Example in Context:

Imagine you're telling a story about a trip: "We visited a ranch, and sure-enough, we saw real cowboys riding horses and roping cattle.

Adjective
  1. (used informally especially for emphasis)
    • a real honest-to-god live cowboy
    • had us a high old time
    • went upriver to look at a sure-enough fish wheel

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