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surely

/ˈʃʊɹli/adverb2 syllables

Surely means: definitely or positively (‘sure’ is sometimes used informally for ‘surely’).

Synonyms for surely7

adverb, as in definitely or positively (‘sure’ is sometimes used informally for ‘surely’)

certainly, sure, for sure, for certain, sure enough, sure as shooting

also used for surely

wis

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What does surely mean?1

adverb

1

definitely or positively (‘sure’ is sometimes used informally for ‘surely’)“the results are surely encouraging”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with surely?3

two syllables

purely

three syllables

securely

four syllables

prematurely
Show 21 near rhymes
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Surely in a sentence

  • No-one is more capable of translating your sentences than yourself, surely.halfb1t
  • If your mother only knew, her heart would surely break in two.Hybrid
  • If your mind feeds your sword, your sword will surely feed on your mind.loghaD
  • If you don't drink anything, you'll surely die.mailohilohi
  • Surely you don't really believe that, do you?mailohilohi
  • Make sure the snake is completely dead, or he will surely take his revenge.sabretou
  • That wouldn't be the house we're looking for, surely.AlanF_US
  • If you go on at that rate, you will surely fail.unknown

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Forms of surely

as a adverb

comparative
surelier
superlative
sureliest