Surefire

Pronunciation: /ˈʃʊrˌfaɪər/

Definitions of surefire

adjective certain to be successful or effective; reliable

Example Sentences

A1 Following the recipe exactly is a surefire way to make delicious cookies.

A2 Using a map is a surefire way to find your way around a new city.

B1 Practicing regularly is a surefire way to improve your language skills.

B2 Having a detailed plan is a surefire way to succeed in a complex project.

C1 Implementing proven strategies is a surefire way to increase sales.

C2 Having a strong team with diverse skills is a surefire way to tackle any challenge.

Examples of surefire in a Sentence

formal The scientist claimed to have discovered a surefire method for detecting the presence of the rare mineral.

informal If you follow this recipe exactly, you'll have a surefire way to impress your dinner guests.

slang This new workout routine is a surefire route to getting ripped in no time.

figurative His charm and wit were his surefire weapons in winning over any crowd.

Grammatical Forms of surefire

• past tense: surefired
• plural: surefires
• comparative: more surefire
• superlative: most surefire
• present tense: surefires
• future tense: will surefire
• perfect tense: have surefired
• continuous tense: is surefiring
• singular: surefire
• positive degree: surefire
• infinitive: to surefire
• gerund: surefiring
• participle: surefired

Origin and Evolution of surefire

First Known Use: 1815 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'surefire' originated from the combination of 'sure' meaning certain or confident and 'fire' referring to something that is ignited or set ablaze.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is certain to succeed or happen without fail, the term 'surefire' has evolved to also signify something that is highly reliable or foolproof.