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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It will surely be their final World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Meta is surely hoping Jenner can make smart glasses a desirable item to her large fan base.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

That’s a prayer for Mr. Vance and his evolving beliefs that all of us, Catholic, or not, surely endorse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

He didn’t invent them and surely didn’t understand them.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

But surely nothing in this room was newly painted!

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

surely

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