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- US Pronunciation
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- [shoo r-lee, shur-]
- /ˈʃʊər li, ˈʃɜr-/
- /ˈʃʊəli/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [shoo r-lee, shur-]
- /ˈʃʊər li, ˈʃɜr-/
Definitions of surely word
- adverb surely firmly; unerringly; without missing, slipping, etc. 1
- adverb surely undoubtedly, assuredly, or certainly: The results are surely encouraging. 1
- adverb surely (in emphatic utterances that are not necessarily sustained by fact) assuredly: Surely you are mistaken. 1
- adverb surely inevitably or without fail: Slowly but surely the end approached. 1
- adverb surely yes, indeed: Surely, I'll go with you! 1
- adverb surely without doubt 1
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Origin of surely
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
First recorded in 1300-50, surely is from the Middle English word surliche. See sure, -ly
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Parts of speech for Surely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
surely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for surely
adv surely
- absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
- admittedly — You use admittedly when you are saying something which weakens the importance or force of your statement.
- as a matter of fact — You use as a matter of fact to introduce a statement that gives more details about what has just been said, or an explanation of it, or something that contrasts with it.
- assumably — in a presumable manner
- assuredly — If something is assuredly true, it is definitely true.
adj surely
- in order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
adverb surely
- affectingly — In a manner so as to affect.
- affirmative — An affirmative word or gesture indicates that you agree with what someone has said or that the answer to a question is 'yes'.
- confidently — having strong belief or full assurance; sure: confident of fulfillment.
- confirmedly — In a manner that is confirmed; definitely, as has been demonstrated.
- expectantly — In an expectant manner.
adjective surely
- okay — to put one's endorsement on or indicate one's approval of (a request, piece of copy, bank check, etc.); authorize; initial: Would you OK my application?
Antonyms for surely
adv surely
- conceivably — capable of being conceived; imaginable.
- could be — It's possible
- imaginably — capable of being imagined or conceived.
- maybe — perhaps; possibly: Maybe I'll go too.
adverb surely
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
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