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单词 surely
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surely

adverb

sure·​ly ˈshu̇r-lē How to pronounce surely (audio)
ˈshər-,
 especially Southern  ˈshȯr-
1
: in a sure manner:
a
archaic : without danger or risk of injury or loss : safely
b(1)
: with assurance : confidently
answered quickly and surely
(2)
: without doubt : certainly
they will surely be heard from in the future R. J. Lifton
2
: indeed, really
often used as an intensive
you surely don't believe that

Synonyms

  • all right
  • alright
  • assuredly
  • certainly
  • clearly
  • definitely
  • doubtless
  • easily
  • forsooth
  • hands down
  • inarguably
  • incontestably
  • incontrovertibly
  • indeed
  • indisputably
  • plainly
  • really
  • so
  • sure
  • truly
  • unarguably
  • undeniably
  • undoubtedly
  • unquestionably
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Example Sentences

She answered quickly and surely. He will surely be missed. This is surely the best dessert you have ever made. Surely you must admit that it was a good decision.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

surely

adverb

sure·​ly ˈshu̇r-lē How to pronounce surely (audio)
1
: without doubt
It's a book you will surely enjoy.
2
: beyond question : really
I surely do miss them.
3
: with confidence : confidently
He answered their questions surely.

surely

adverb

as in certainly
without any question surely there's something I can do to help

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • certainly
  • definitely
  • sure
  • clearly
  • probably
  • likely
  • undoubtedly
  • really
  • assuredly
  • easily
  • truly
  • so
  • indeed
  • unquestionably
  • doubtless
  • undeniably
  • for certain
  • damn well
  • for sure
  • indisputably
  • perhaps
  • plainly
  • possibly
  • obviously
  • inarguably
  • unarguably
  • alright
  • all right
  • incontestably
  • forsooth
  • conceivably
  • incontrovertibly
  • hands down
  • by all means
  • by all odds
  • unmistakably
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