Surely

adverb
/ˈʃʊə.li/

Meaning

without doubt; certainly
used to emphasize that something is definitely true or certain

Example Sentences

You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.

Surely, he must know about the meeting.

Synonyms

certainly, definitely, undoubtedly, without a doubt
Entry 1
certainly, definitely, undoubtedly
Entry 2
certainly, definitely, undoubtedly, without a doubt

Antonyms

doubtfully, uncertainly, maybe, probably
Entry 1
doubtfully, uncertainly, maybe
Entry 2
doubtfully, uncertainly, probably

Collocations

surely enough, surely not, most surely, surely know, surely must
Entry 1
surely enough, surely not, most surely
Entry 2
surely know, surely must, surely not

Related Vocabularies

occurring quickly and with speed
secretly, in confidence, or in private
to a small degree or extent
In a way that is done with attention to detail and caution to avoid mistakes or harm.
By or in itself; intrinsically.
from time to time; now and then

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