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Foolproof vs Surefire - What's the difference?

foolproof | surefire |

As adjectives the difference between foolproof and surefire

is that foolproof is for a device: protected, or designed to be proof against misuse or error; fail-safe while surefire is .

As a verb foolproof

is to make foolproof.

foolproof

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • For a device: protected, or designed to be proof against misuse or error; fail-safe.
  • For an idea or plan: infallible, or bulletproof.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make foolproof.

    • surefire

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)