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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"If the two sides work in the same direction in the spirit of equality, respect and mutual benefit, we can surely find ways to address each other's concerns," he said.

From BBC

“I know I’m a slow learner, but surely I’m not that bad,” I joked.

From Literature

For all my mad flailing I felt myself sink as surely as I was trying to rise.

From Literature

Anthropic’s new legal tool can review contracts and perform other industry-specific functions, and analysts have suggested that other specialized business capabilities will surely follow.

From The Wall Street Journal

The league champion gets to pick who the MVP is, so if Notre Dame wins, it surely will be Bowman.

From Los Angeles Times

surely

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