sure-enough

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adjective

sure enough

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adverb

: as one might expect : certainly

Examples of sure-enough in a Sentence

Adjective a sure-enough ghost town that is a relic of the gold rush days the inventor showed that he did have a sure-enough death ray
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Adverb
And sure enough, afterward, there was definitely a shift — in Pluto's favor. John Loeffler, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2025 But sure enough, after some handshakes on the field — and a postgame prayer at the 50-yard line — Gray made his way back over to the Larson family. Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025 And hours later, sure enough, the club announced a trade. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2025 But after that, sure enough, fun highlights, including the tippy top of the loop and superfast glimpse of Universal CityWalk, the busting through the New York facade, surfing above the queue and doubling back dramatically to the loading station. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sure-enough

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

circa 1545, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sure-enough was circa 1545

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“Sure-enough.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sure-enough. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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