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    surely
    /ˈʃʊəli/

    adverb

    • 1. used to emphasize the speaker's firm belief that what they are saying is true and often their surprise that there is any doubt of this: "if there is no will, then surely the house goes automatically to you" Similar it must be the case thatI believe thatassuredlywithout question
    • 2. with assurance or confidence: "no one knows how to move the economy quickly and surely in that direction" Similar firmlysteadilyconfidentlysolidly

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSURELY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    SURELY definition: 1. used to express that you are certain or almost certain about something: 2. used to express…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › surelySurely Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SURELY is in a sure manner. How to use surely in a sentence. Sure vs. Surely: Usage Guide

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySURELY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    SURELY meaning: 1. used to express that you are certain or almost certain about something: 2. used to express…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › surelySURELY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Surely definition: firmly; unerringly; without missing, slipping, etc.. See examples of SURELY used in a sentence.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › surelySurely - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Use the adverb surely to emphasize your certainty about a point. For example, you could tell your friend that her painting is so good that she'll surely win the art contest. The word surely can fill in for definitely or absolutely.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishsurely | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    used to express surprise that something has happened or is going to happen: You surely didn't tell him, did you? Surely you're not going to go out dressed like that? Fewer examples. Surely, you're not afraid of his mother. But surely he's got a job by now. Surely we should have been given a password. Surely you did better than me in the test.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › surelysurely adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of surely adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.