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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For Croatia's 40-year-old legend Luka Modric it was surely the end of his World Cup career, while Ronaldo's journey continues - just hours after his sister said the tournament was his "last dance", external.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

The crown jewel of the property is surely the chef’s kitchen, described in the listing as “the heart of the home.”

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

"It's surely going to keep shaking. I'm going to stay calm; I'm not going to get worked up about the breathing issue."

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Serena will surely have plenty of support of her own.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Yet surely they came from the same family.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

surely

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