SURELY


Meaning of SURELY in English

adverb

Etymology: Middle English surly, from sur sure + -ly — more at sure

1. : in a sure manner:

a. archaic : safely , securely

he that walketh uprightly walketh surely — Prov 10:9 (Authorized Version)

b.

(1) : with assurance or confidence

people who respond immediately and surely to works of art — Clive Bell

(2) : without doubt : certainly , undoubtedly

the tremendous growth that is surely ahead in this country — C.F.Craig

c. obsolete : in a faithful manner : loyally

that I may surely keep mine oath — Shakespeare

2. : assuredly , indeed , really — often used as an interjection or intensive or to qualify a statement

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