Sure and Vain

Sure

Sure adjective - Having or showing a mind free from doubt.

Vain and sure are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vain" instead an adjective "Sure".

Nearby Word: surely

Vain

Vain adjective - Having too high an opinion of oneself.

Sure and vain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sure" instead an adjective "Vain".

Nearby Words: vainly, vainness

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • However, this occurs shortly after Mouryoumaru insults Kagura's Heroic Sacrifice to save Kohaku as being in vain, leading to Sesshoumaru promising himself to make sure her death wasn't in vain.
  • Generally a good man who's committed to trying to make sure his family's deaths weren't in vain and others don't suffer the same fate?
  • Manga / Last Game Sure enough, Tachibana quickly proves to be petty, scheming, jealous, and vain when behind closed doors.
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