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- Dictionarysurely/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
- 2. with assurance or confidence: "no one knows how to move the economy quickly and surely in that direction" Similar
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Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb surely, which can express certainty, surprise, or disagreement. See examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and translations in different languages.
- English (US)
SURELY meaning: 1. used to express that you are certain or...
- Znaczenie Surely, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
SURELY definicja: 1. used to express that you are certain or...
- Surely: Czech Translation
surely - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...
- Surely: Danish Translation
SURELY - translate into Danish with the English-Danish...
- Surely: Catalan Translation
surely translate: certament, sens dubte. Learn more in the...
- Surely: Malay Translation
surely translate: tentu, pasti, sudah tentu. Learn more in...
- Surely: Korean Translation
SURELY translate: 분명히. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Portuguese Translation
SURELY translate: certamente, será que..., com certeza, sem...
- English (US)
Surely definition: firmly; unerringly; without missing, slipping, etc.. See examples of SURELY used in a sentence.
Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb surely, which can express certainty, surprise, or disagreement. See sentences from various sources and translations in different languages.
Learn the difference between sure and surely, two adverbs that can express confidence, certainty, or intensity. See synonyms, examples, word history, and usage guide for surely.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, usage and synonyms of the adverb surely, which can express certainty, surprise or agreement. See examples, idioms and contrast with certainly.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the adverb 'surely' in British and American English. See examples of 'surely' in sentences and compare it with 'sure'.
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.
