SURELY


Meaning of SURELY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈshu̇r-lē, especially Southern ]

ˈshȯr- adverb

Date: 14th century

1. : in a sure manner:

a. archaic : without danger or risk of injury or loss : safely

b.

(1) : with assurance : confidently

answered quickly and surely

(2) : without doubt : certainly

they will surely be heard from in the future — R. J. Lifton

2. : indeed , really — often used as an intensive

you surely don't believe that

Usage: see sure II

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