Sure Sign

Pronunciation: /ʃʊr saɪn/

Definitions of sure sign

noun sure sign - a clear indication or evidence of something

Example Sentences

A1 Seeing smoke coming from a building is a sure sign of a fire.

A2 A sudden drop in temperature is a sure sign that winter is coming.

B1 A lack of appetite can be a sure sign of illness.

B2 The company's declining profits are a sure sign that changes need to be made.

C1 The politician's refusal to answer questions was a sure sign of dishonesty.

C2 The sudden increase in earthquakes is a sure sign of impending disaster.

Examples of sure sign in a Sentence

formal The sudden drop in temperature is a sure sign that winter is approaching.

informal Her sneezing and runny nose are a sure sign that she's coming down with a cold.

slang When he starts talking about his ex-girlfriend all the time, it's a sure sign he's not over her.

figurative The dark clouds gathering in the sky were a sure sign of the impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of sure sign

• plural: sure signs
• comparative: more sure sign
• superlative: most sure sign
• present tense: is a sure sign
• future tense: will be a sure sign
• perfect tense: has been a sure sign
• continuous tense: is being a sure sign
• singular: sure sign
• positive degree: sure sign
• infinitive: to be a sure sign
• gerund: being a sure sign
• participle: a sure sign

Origin and Evolution of sure sign

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'sure sign' originated in Middle English, likely derived from Old French and Latin roots.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to indicate a clear or unmistakable indication of something, the phrase 'sure sign' has evolved to convey a strong or definite indication in modern usage.