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surely

 

[ หˆสƒสŠษ™.li ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

used to emphasize the speaker's belief that what they are saying is true or likely

Used for expressing strong agreement with what another person has said, or to express the speaker's belief that what they are saying is true or likely. It is often used to add emphasis to a statement or to show confidence in the accuracy of the information being shared.

Synonyms

certainly, definitely, undoubtedly

Examples of usage

  • Surely, you can't be serious!
  • She will surely win the competition.
  • We surely have enough time to finish the project.
  • I surely remember meeting him before.
  • Surely he will arrive on time.
Context #2 | Adverb

used to introduce a logical conclusion

Used to introduce a logical conclusion based on evidence or reason. It is often used to indicate that something is very likely to happen or be true.

Synonyms

inevitably, necessarily, predictably

Examples of usage

  • If he keeps practicing, surely he will improve.
  • Surely you can see the benefits of this approach.
  • Surely, this is the best solution to the problem.
  • She has studied hard; surely she will pass the exam.
  • Surely, they will understand the importance of this project.

Translations

Translations of the word "surely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น certamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคถเฅเคšเคฟเคค เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sicherlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pasti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทัƒะผะพะฒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ z pewnoล›ciฤ…

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ขบใ‹ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรปrement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seguramente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kesinlikle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™•์‹คํžˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงู„ุชุฃูƒูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jistฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ urฤite

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฏๅฎš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zagotovo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถrugglega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ั€ะธะฝะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฃแƒชแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผtlษ™q

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seguramente

Etymology

The word 'surely' originated from the Old English word 'sฤ“o,' which meant 'sure' or 'certain.' Over time, it evolved into the Middle English 'sikerli,' which eventually became 'surely' in Modern English. The adverb has been used for centuries to convey confidence, certainty, or logical conclusions in speech and writing.

See also: assure, ensure, insure, sureness, surety, unsure.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,934, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.