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

Example Sentences

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And surely the first major champion who wears two gloves while he is playing.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

And surely it is better to be consumed by purpose than lost in aimlessness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

If there was an ideal time for Burnham, who has been spotted in London today, to make good on that promise it was surely yesterday.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“This is curating a backdrop for a legal showdown that may surely come,” Goodwin said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

I was working toward nothing less than the righting of wrongs, turning evil to good, and stopping the craziness that was steadily and surely taking over my valley.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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