Word parts change

sure + -ly

Pronunciation change

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

Adverb change

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.

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