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- Dictionarysurely/ˈʃʊəli/
adverb
- 1. used to emphasize the speaker's firm belief that what they are saying is true and often their surprise that there is any doubt of this: "if there is no will, then surely the house goes automatically to you" Similar
- 2. with assurance or confidence: "no one knows how to move the economy quickly and surely in that direction" Similar
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SURELY definition: 1. used to express that you are certain or almost certain about something: 2. used to express…. Learn more.
The meaning of SURELY is in a sure manner. How to use surely in a sentence. Sure vs. Surely: Usage Guide
Definition of surely adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
SURELY meaning: 1. used to express that you are certain or almost certain about something: 2. used to express…. Learn more.
Use the adverb surely to emphasize your certainty about a point. For example, you could tell your friend that her painting is so good that she'll surely win the art contest. The word surely can fill in for definitely or absolutely.
6 meanings: 1. without doubt; assuredly 2. without fail; inexorably (esp in the phrase slowly but surely) 3. am I not right in.... Click for more definitions.
1. without doubt; assuredly: things could surely not have been worse. 2. without fail; inexorably (esp in the phrase slowly but surely) 3. (sentence modifier) am I not right in thinking that?; I am sure that: surely you don't mean it?. 4. rare in a sure manner. 5. archaic safely; securely.
What does the word surely mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word surely, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the word surely? About 20 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency.
used to express surprise that something has happened or is going to happen: You surely didn't tell him, did you? Surely you're not going to go out dressed like that? Fewer examples. Surely, you're not afraid of his mother. But surely he's got a job by now. Surely we should have been given a password. Surely you did better than me in the test.
1. with assurance or confidence; in a sure, unhesitating manner. 2. without a doubt; assuredly; certainly. often used as an intensive emphasizing a supposition. surely you don't believe that! 3. without risk of failing. chiefly in slowly but surely.
