online vocabulary.com

Surely - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Surely is an adverb used to express confidence or certainty in a statement. It often emphasizes the speaker’s belief that something is true or will happen as expected.

surely

/ˈʃʊrli/ /ˈʃɔːli/

Definition:

Without doubt; confidently or certainly.

Synonyms:

certainly, undoubtedly, definitely, unquestionably

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

doubtfully, uncertainly

Common Collocations:

surely believe, surely know, surely understand, surely agree

Derivatives:

sure, sureness

Usage Tips:

Use "surely" to express confidence or certainty, often for emphasis in statements or questions.

Common Phrases:

surely not, surely enough, slow but surely

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "sēarlic," meaning secure or certain; evolved to modern "surely."

Examples:

  • 1. She will surely arrive on time for the meeting.
  • 2. Surely you remember our conversation from yesterday?
  • 3. He worked slowly but surely to finish the project.
  • 4. They must surely know the answer by now.

MORE VOCABULARY LISTS