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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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A24 and Borgli surely knew this secret couldn’t stay hidden forever, and that’s ultimately a good thing.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Arsenal are leading the way in the title race and should they win, the likes of defender Gabriel and midfelder Declan Rice will surely be in contention.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The end depends only on whether we have the will to accomplish what is surely in our means.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Wall Street is surely hoping the next 50 will be just as special.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

I figured that it was about time for me to say something or I would surely have to drink the well dry or be chained to a fence post.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.