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adjective · verb · noun

assured

adj. · v. · n.
US /əˈʃʊɹd/ UK /əʃjˈɔːd/ as·sured UK spelling assureds

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    adj.feeling or showing confidence in yourself and your abilities.

    adj.characterised by self-confidence or poise. Often used to describe a person's manner or performance.

    Simple

    She walked onto the stage with an assured smile, ready to begin her speech.

    In context

    His assured handling of the crisis earned him the respect of both his colleagues and his political rivals.

    confidentpoisedself assured
  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate

    adj.certain to happen or be achieved.

    adj.guaranteed or certain to occur; protected against failure.

    Simple

    Success is not assured, but we have a very good chance if we work hard.

    In context

    The victory seemed assured until a late injury forced the team to change their defensive strategy entirely.

  3. 03 B2 Upper Intermediate

    v.the past tense of 'assure', meaning you told someone something positively to remove their doubt.

    v.the past tense and past participle of the transitive verb 'assure'. Typically takes an indirect object followed by a 'that' clause or a prepositional phrase.

    Simple

    The doctor assured me that the surgery was very common and safe.

    In context

    The management team assured the shareholders that the recent dip in profits was merely a temporary market fluctuation.

  4. 04 C2 Proficiency TechnicalFormal Law

    n.a person who has an insurance policy.

    n.the person or party protected by an insurance policy. Used primarily in legal and insurance documentation.

    Simple

    The contract explains the benefits available to the assured in case of an accident.

    In context

    The policy stipulates that the assured must notify the company of any material changes to the property within thirty days.

    Usage

    Usually functions as a collective or specific noun in maritime or life insurance contexts.

    policyholderinsured

Fly2Galicia has assured passengers that even the lowest fare will include two pieces of hand luggage.

The Local· 18 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Common
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