surety
5 synonyms for surety, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A guarantee or promise, especially one to cover someone else's debt or obligation if they fail to pay it.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use surety
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stand surety for
a surety bond
act as surety
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman seurté, ultimately from Latin securitas ("security") — a doublet of the word "security" itself.
Full origin of surety →Frequently asked questions
What does “surety” mean?
The word “surety” means a guarantee or promise, especially one to cover someone else's debt or obligation if they fail to pay it. In plain terms, a guarantee, or someone who backs a promise with their own money or word.
How do you pronounce “surety”?
“Surety” is pronounced SHAW-rih-tee (/ˈʃʊɹəti/ in IPA).
How do you use “surety” in a sentence?
Here is “surety” used in a sentence: “His uncle acted as surety for the loan when the bank asked for a guarantor.”
What part of speech is “surety”?
“Surety” is a noun.
Where does the word “surety” come from?
The word “surety” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman seurté, ultimately from Latin securitas ("security") — a doublet of the word "security" itself.
How many meanings does “surety” have?
“Surety” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a guarantee or promise, especially one to cover someone else's debt or obligation if they fail to pay it.
