surely

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surely

She surely will finish her painting before the art show.

Definition

Adverb: 1. With certainty; without doubt: Used to express strong belief or confidence that something is true or will happen. 2. Used for emphasis or to express surprise: Often used to strengthen a statement or to react to something considered obvious or undeniable. 3. Informal usage: In informal American English, "sure" is sometimes used as an adverb with the same meaning as "surely."

Usage Examples
  • Expressing certainty:
    • If we work hard, we will surely succeed.
    • He will surely be late if he doesn't leave now.
  • Used for emphasis or in response:
    • "You remember our meeting?" – "Surely!"
    • This is surely the best cake I've ever tasted.
  • Informal use of "sure" (as an adverb):
    • That sure was a fun party.
    • I sure hope you're right.
Advanced Usage
  • "Slowly but surely": An idiom meaning to make steady, reliable progress, even if it is not fast.
    • We are slowly but surely improving our language skills.
  • Used to introduce a logical conclusion or a point the speaker believes the listener must accept:
    • Surely you don't believe that story?
    • Surely we can agree on this basic principle.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sure (adjective & informal adverb): Certain; confident. Informally used as an adverb like "surely."
    • Adjective: I am sure of the answer.
    • Informal Adverb: It sure is cold today.
  • Sureness (noun): The state of being sure; certainty.
    • He answered with complete sureness.
Synonyms
  • Certainly: Without doubt; definitely.
  • Definitely: Without any doubt; certainly.
  • Undoubtedly: Not doubted; accepted as true.
  • Assuredly: With confidence; certainly.
Related Phrases
  • For sure: (Informal phrase) Definitely, certainly.
    • I'll be there for sure.
  • Sure enough: As expected; certainly.
    • I thought it would rain, and sure enough, it did.
  • Sure as shooting: (Informal, emphatic) Without any doubt whatsoever.
    • If you practice, sure as shooting, you'll get better.
surely

She surely will finish her painting before the art show.

Adverb
  1. definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
    • the results are surely encouraging
    • she certainly is a hard worker
    • it's going to be a good day for sure
    • they are coming, for certain
    • they thought he had been killed sure enough
    • he'll win sure as shooting
    • they sure smell good
    • sure he'll come

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