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Meaning of surely
The primary meaning of the word "surely" is to indicate a high degree of certainty or confidence in something.
Etymology of surely
The word "surely" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, derived from the word "sēor" meaning "certain" or "secure", and the adverbial suffix "-ly" which forms an adverb from an adjective
The word has been in use since the 9th century, initially with the meaning "in a secure or safe manner", and later developing to convey a sense of certainty or confidence
Synonyms
certainly
undoubtedly
definitely
clearly
obviously
evidently
plainly
apparently
manifestly
undoubtedly
indisputably
unquestionably
inevitably
necessarily
naturally
normally
usually
typically
inevitably
inescapably
inexorably
undeniably
unmistakably
unarguably
irrefutably
incontestably
beyond doubt
without doubt
doubtless
assuredly
confidently
positively
absolutely
categorically
unmistakably
unquestioningly
unhesitatingly
Definitions
- Used to express certainty or confidence that something is true or will happen
- * Used to make a statement more persuasive or emphatic
- * Used to indicate that something is inevitable or unavoidable
Usage Examples
- She will surely attend the meeting, as it is compulsory for all employees
- * He is surely the best candidate for the job, given his qualifications and experience
- * It will surely rain tomorrow, according to the weather forecast
Antonyms
doubtfully
uncertainly
questionably
arguably
debatably
possibly
potentially
conceivably
plausibly
believably
credibly
feasibly
imaginably
justifiably
conceivably
potentially
hypothetically
speculatively
tentatively
undecidedly
hesitantly
ambiguously
unclearly
vaguely
indecisively
unclearly
ambivalently