Definitions

surely

[shoor-lee, shur-] / ˈʃʊər li, ˈʃɜr- /

ADVERB

without doubt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely assuredly certainly clearly definitely evidently indeed inevitably inexorably plainly undoubtedly unquestionably

WEAK

admittedly beyond doubt beyond shadow of doubt come what may conclusively decidedly distinctly doubtlessly explicitly fixedly for certain indubitably infallibly irrefutably manifestly nothing else but positively rain or shine to be sure unequivocally unerringly unfailingly unmistakably unshakably with certainty without fail

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously indefinite indefinitely questionably vaguely

WEAK

uncertain

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His 45 minutes in Poland - where he struck the post late on and flashed an effort just wide - surely will lead to greater involvement in a team short of attacking impetus right now.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

Clubs in the Premier League and overseas have inquired about Rashford and will surely continue to do so until the transfer window closes on 1 September.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

Infantino’s presidency might not be dead, but it is surely in critical condition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026

If AI bond supply continues to flood the market, the interest rates Meta pays on future debt will surely rise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

Mal jutted her chin at the man so hard, it looked as though she would surely dislocate her jaw.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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