Definitions

surely

[shoor-lee, shur-] / ˈʃʊər li, ˈʃɜr- /

ADVERB

without doubt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely assuredly certainly clearly definitely evidently indeed inevitably inexorably plainly undoubtedly unquestionably

WEAK

admittedly beyond doubt beyond shadow of doubt come what may conclusively decidedly distinctly doubtlessly explicitly fixedly for certain indubitably infallibly irrefutably manifestly nothing else but positively rain or shine to be sure unequivocally unerringly unfailingly unmistakably unshakably with certainty without fail

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously indefinite indefinitely questionably vaguely

WEAK

uncertain

Example Sentences

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surely

There are options to buy at all different price points, so surely you could find something you could afford.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

That time has passed, and was surely delusional.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

Paul: There appears to be enough attacking options already, surely last year showed the need is in defence.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

Whatever dealings she has with foreign leaders, she surely gains leverage from her connection to such a powerful man.

From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026

If so, she would surely go down in the history books as a hero to all in the theatrical firmament.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood