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sure-fire

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective sure-fire has 1 sense
  1. sure-fire - certain to be successful; "a sure-fire way to get rich"
    Antonym:
    unsuccessful (indirect, via successful)

Definitions from the Web

Sure-fire


Description:

Sure-fire is an adjective that describes something that is absolutely certain or guaranteed to be successful.


Senses:

Sense 1:

Reliability or certainty of an outcome:

  • She has a sure-fire method for baking the perfect cake every time.
  • The new security system is a sure-fire way to protect your home.

Sense 2:

Something that is guaranteed to work or produce a desired result:

  • This sure-fire recipe will make your pasta taste amazing.
  • If you want to catch fish, this lure is a sure-fire way to do it.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The sure-fire way to ace the exam is to study diligently.
  2. Using a high-quality sunscreen is a sure-fire method to protect your skin from UV rays.
  3. The comedian's sure-fire jokes had the audience in stitches.

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