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

with careful attention; in a focused manner
used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact
in the end, after everything else
in or to a higher place; overhead
one time only; at some time in the past; formerly
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place

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