SURE-FIRE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word sure-fire. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SURE-FIRE
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certain | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured • established beyond doubt or question; definitely known • certain to occur; destined or inevitable • established irrevocably adjective satellite • definite but not specified or identified • reliable in operation or effect • exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance | ||||||||
foolproof | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not liable to failure verb • proof against human misuse or error | ||||||||
infallible | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • incapable of failure or error | ||||||||
reliable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • worthy of reliance or trust adjective satellite • worthy of being depended on • conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief | ||||||||
unfailing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not liable to failure • always able to supply more • tireless | ||||||||
guaranteed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications • an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true • a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults verb • give surety or assume responsibility • make certain of • promise to do or accomplish • stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of | ||||||||
surefire | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • Guaranteed to work |