Surefire

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Alternative form of sure-fire. alt-of, alternative
"Dutifully socking away a chunk of your salary each month may seem like a surefire path to a comfortable retirement. But there are plenty of ways you could be sabotaging that savings."

Synonyms

assured of success calculable certain coming crowned with success dependable

Example

"Drink driving is a surefire way to get into trouble with the police."

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