having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance

certain to occur; destined or inevitable

physically secure or dependable

reliable in operation or effect

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

infallible or unfailing

certain not to fail

impossible to doubt or dispute

definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')

absolutely certain

definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')

as supposed or expected

definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')

something that is certain

(used informally especially for emphasis)

certain to be successful

not liable to stumble or fall

not liable to error in judgment or action

proficient and confident in performance

not liable to stumble or fall

not liable to error in judgment or action

definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

the quality of being steady and unfailing

something clearly established

property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation

a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms

one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another

a guarantee that an obligation will be met

a bond given to protect the recipient against loss in case the terms of a contract are not filled; a surety company assumes liability for nonperformance