surely

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Without fail.
  2. Certainly, undoubtedly.
  3. With confidence.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɔːli/ /ˈʃʊəli/ /ˈʃʊɹli/ /ˈʃɔɹli/ /ˈʃɝli/ en-us-surely.ogg

Word forms

surely surelier more surely sureliest most surely

Etymology

From Middle English surely; equivalent to sure + -ly.

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