surely

Comparative

surelier

Superlative

sureliest

1. 1.Without fail.

   • He must be stuck on the road, surely.
   • She must be stuck on the road, surely.

2. 2.Certainly, undoubtedly.

   • She’s surely got the letter by now.
   • You don’t suppose we're going to pay for you, surely?
   • Surely, you must be joking.

3. 3.With confidence.

   • His feet were planted surely on the ground.
   • Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us[…].

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Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Uncommon

Academic

Rare

Literature

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Synonyms

• certainly

Word family

• sure