English · Adjectives
surely
/ˈʃʊrli/
[/ˈʃʊrli/]
certainly; without doubt
Beginneradverb
Definition
Surely means without any doubt, or used to show you expect agreement.
Example
Surely you remember her name.
Surely you remember her name.
Etymology
From 'sure', from Old French 'sur', from Latin 'securus', plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to show confidence or to ask for agreement.