surely

Word parts

sure + -ly

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈʃʊəli/ or /ˈʃɔːli/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈʃʊrli/ or /ˈʃɔrli/ or /ˈʃɝli/

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Adverb

Positive surely

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (sentence adverb) You use surely to suggest that you strongly hope or believe that what you say is correct.

   Surely, she won't be late this time.

Related words

• sure