surely

pronunciation

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Adverb:

definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')

Word Origin

surely (adv.): 14c., from sure (adj.) + -ly (2).

Synonym

adv.

unavoidably unalterably inescapably inevitably

adv.

unhesitatingly determinedly unwaveringly firmly unfalteringly unswervingly confidently

adv.

undoubtedly unequivocally beyond absolutely assuredly doubtlessly doubtless shadow decidedly indubitably definitely doubt certainly unquestionably positively a of

adv.

course all OK to be yes sure certainly of by means

Antonym

adv.

Example

1. This is surely a fairy story .

2. Ratings agencies will surely downgrade the country .

3. It will surely lose market share .

4. Surely she had heard them before ?

5. Surely they need to be cut ?

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