surely
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɔːli/
The English word “surely” has 3 meanings listed here.
adverb
- Without fail.
- Certainly, undoubtedly.
- With confidence.
Etymology
From Middle English surely; equivalent to sure + -ly.
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