surely

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   Used to show that you strongly believe something is true or expect others to agree.

   Surely you must be joking.

2. 2
   adv

   Without doubt; definitely.

   This will surely be the highlight of the trip.

3. 3
   adv

   In a steady, confident way; without failing.

   Slowly but surely, she learned to swim.

From Middle English surely; equivalent to sure + -ly.

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