Pronunciation: [wɒz ʃˈʊ͡ə] (IPA) 
The word "was sure" is spelled /wɑz ʃʊr/. The "w" is pronounced as a voiced bilabial sound, followed by a short "a" vowel sound and a "z" as in "buzz" sound. The final "s" is pronounced as an unvoiced "s" sound and the "u" in "sure" is pronounced as a short "ʊ" sound followed by an "r" sound. This word is commonly used to express certainty about something that happened in the past.
"Was sure" is a phrase used to express one's certainty or confidence in something or someone in the past tense. This term combines the verb "was," which is the past tense of the verb "to be," with the adjective "sure," meaning confident or certain. The phrase indicates a conviction about a particular situation, event, or fact at a specific point in the past.
When someone says "I was sure," they imply that they had no doubt or uncertainty about a particular matter or belief in the past but are discussing it retrospectively. This phrase suggests that the person had confidence in their judgment or knowledge at that time, but it does not indicate whether their certainty was accurate or mistaken.
The phrase "was sure" can also be used in combination with other verbs to describe actions or experiences. For instance, one might say, "He was sure to win the race," indicating a strong belief that someone had a high probability of winning. Similarly, "She was sure of her decision" expresses the individual's firm conviction about their choice.
Overall, "was sure" encapsulates a state of confidence or certainty that someone held in the past, signifying their conviction at a specific moment in time.
The phrase "was sure" consists of two words: "was" and "sure".
The word "was" is the past tense of the verb "be". It has its roots in Old English and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "wasan". "Wasan" eventually evolved into the Old English word "wæs", which meant "to dwell" or "to remain". Over time, "wæs" evolved into the Middle English word "was", which became the modern "was".
The word "sure" originated from the Old French word "seür", which was derived from the Latin word "securus". "Securus" meant "carefree" or "secure", and the Old French version "seür" retained similar meanings. Through usage and time, "seür" evolved into "sure" in Middle English, keeping its sense of certainty or confidence.
