ALL meanings of surely
sure·ly
S s - 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
- adverb surely of course 1
- adverb surely You use surely to emphasize that you think something should be true, and you would be surprised if it was not true. 0
- adverb surely If something will surely happen or is surely the case, it will definitely happen or is definitely the case. 0
- adverb surely without doubt; assuredly 0
- adverb surely without fail; inexorably (esp in the phrase slowly but surely) 0
- adverb surely am I not right in thinking that?; I am sure that 0
- adverb surely in a sure manner 0
- adverb surely safely; securely 0
- adverb surely willingly; of course; yes 0
- adverb surely with assurance or confidence; in a sure, unhesitating manner 0
- adverb surely without a doubt; assuredly; certainly 0
- adverb surely without risk of failing 0