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View usage for: (ʃʊəʳli) 1. adverbYou use surely to emphasize that you think something should be true, and you would be surprised if it was not true. [emphasis] You're an intelligent woman, surely you realize by now that I'm helping you. You surely haven't forgotten Dr Walters? If I can accept this situation, surely you can. Synonyms: it must be the case that, without question, assuredly More Synonyms of surely 2. adverb [ADVERB before verb]If something will surely happen or is surely the case, it will definitely happen or is definitely the case. [formal] He knew that under the surgeon's knife he would surely die. He is an artist, just as surely as Rembrandt or any other first-rate portrait painteris one. Synonyms: undoubtedly, certainly, definitely, inevitably More Synonyms of surely More Synonyms of surely surely in British English (ˈʃʊəlɪ, ˈʃɔː-) adverb1. 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? 5. archaic safely; securely 6. (sentence substitute) mainly US and Canadian willingly; of course; yes surely in American English (ˈʃʊrli) adverb1. 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 Examples of 'surely' in a sentencesurely The detail would surely make the case for its retention.Surely this was just a collection of old buildings randomly assembled that could be casually dispersed?The moment when he will die is surely nearer.The moral is surely a good one. Slowly but surely they become known in their organisation for their one thing.The same is surely true of any religious organization.This surely means tax rises are inevitable.Surely his own case was foremost in his mind.Surely this just adds to their burden.The end is not yet nigh but the die is surely cast.Surely one of his favourite dishes would do no harm? Slowly but surely he regained some physical fitness and the angina became less troublesome.If that is true then surely the value of the index does not include the dividends?This policy surely means only the elite will be able to study medicine as a second degree.Surely each case should be assessed individually.Some are surely just about music critics showing off.If she had bolted she would surely have died. Slowly but surely he is getting there.The first project manager to win both of her tasks means she must surely make the final.In a minority of cases this is surely true.Surely no one thought she was genuinely in love with him?If this is true, surely the buyer must have lied. British English: surely / ˈʃʊəlɪ; ˈʃɔː-/ ADVERB You use surely to emphasize that you think something should be true, and you would be surprised if it was not true. You surely haven't forgotten Dr Walters? - American English: surely
- Arabic: بِالتَأْكِيد
- Brazilian Portuguese: certamente
- Chinese: 一定
- Croatian: svakako
- Czech: jistě
- Danish: helt sikkert
- Dutch: ongetwijfeld
- European Spanish: seguramente
- Finnish: varmasti
- French: assurément
- German: sicher
- Greek: ασφαλώς
- Italian: sicuramente
- Japanese: 確かに
- Korean: 확실하게
- Norwegian: sikkert
- Polish: pewnie niewątpliwie
- European Portuguese: certamente
- Romanian: sigur
- Russian: несомненно
- Latin American Spanish: seguramente
- Swedish: säkert
- Thai: อย่างแน่นอน
- Turkish: muhakkak
- Ukrainian: напевно
- Vietnamese: một cách chắc chắn
Chinese translation of 'surely' adv - (for emphasis)
想必 (xiǎngbì) - (frm, = certainly)
肯定 (kěndìng) surely you don't mean that! 你肯定不是这(這)个(個)意思! (nǐ kěndìng bùshì zhège yìsi!) slowly but surely 缓(緩)慢而稳(穩)步地 (huǎnmàn ér wěnbù de)
Definition am I not right in thinking that? If I can accept this situation, surely you can? Synonyms it must be the case that assuredly Definition without doubt She knew that with enough dedication and work she would surely pass the course. Synonyms for certain without doubt unquestionably inexorably come what may without fail indubitably doubtlessly beyond the shadow of a doubt He's recovering, slowly but surely. Synonyms steadily determinedly doggedly assuredly unswervingly unfalteringly Additional synonymsDefinition without doubt I'll certainly do all I can to help. Synonyms definitely, surely, truly, absolutely, undoubtedly, positively, decidedly, without doubt, unquestionably, undeniably, without question, unequivocally, indisputably, assuredly, indubitably, doubtlessly, come hell or high water, irrefutably Something should definitely be done about him. Synonyms certainly, clearly, obviously, surely, easily, plainly, absolutely, positively, decidedly, needless to say, without doubt, unquestionably, undeniably, categorically, without question, unequivocally, unmistakably, far and away, without fail, beyond any doubt, indubitably, come hell or high water (informal) Definition probably or almost certainly He will doubtless try to persuade his colleagues. Synonyms certainly, clearly, surely, of course, truly, precisely, undoubtedly, without doubt, unquestionably, indisputably, assuredly Additional synonymsInevitably, the proposal is running into difficulties. Synonyms unavoidably, naturally, necessarily, surely, certainly, as a result, automatically, consequently, of necessity, perforce (formal), inescapably, as a necessary consequence He was our greatest storyteller, without question. Synonyms undoubtedly, definitely, undeniably, surely, of course, certainly, doubtless, unquestionably, beyond question, beyond a shadow of (a) doubt |