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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He has surely also ended any debate about his batting position for the remainder of this series and beyond.

From BBC

A billionaire, he surely doesn’t need the money.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their rationale is emotionally compelling: If Americans are overwhelmed by credit card debt, surely making that debt cheaper is the solution.

From Barron's

Almost surely, you remember who took you there.

From The Wall Street Journal

The friendly and flowing installation of the institution’s art reiterates that inclusionary sentiment, and in its new home the museum’s collection will surely soon match the impressiveness of its architecture.

From The Wall Street Journal

surely

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