surely
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of SURELY
1
:
in a confident way
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She answered quickly and surely.
2
formal
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without a doubt
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certainly
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He will surely be missed.
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This is surely the best dessert you have ever made.
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Surely you must admit that it was a good decision.
b
— used in negative statements to show surprise that something could be true
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“Are they going to get away with it?” “Surely not.”
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Surely you don't think that we are responsible for this!
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Surely you haven't forgotten my name!
