surely
adverb
Origin of surely
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inevitably, certainly, assuredly, plainly, absolutely, indeed, unquestionably, evidently, definitely, undoubtedly, clearly, inexorably, decidedly, distinctly, indubitably, positively, conclusively, doubtlessly, admittedly, explicitlyExamples from the Web for surely
Contemporary Examples of surely
Surely all this graphic talk of gastrointestinal distress is making you queasy.
Perhaps it always seems that way at the time, but surely we face our fair share right now.
They had more than enough to build fabulous new domiciles that surely at least equal their wildest dreams.
Fine, but there are lunatic sums of money being spent on art, surely?
William, Kate, and Jay Z’s Favorite Art Star: Alexander Gilkes' World of Rock Stars and RoyaltyTim Teeman
December 10, 2014
The Kim regime—and certainly others—have surely noticed the open door.
Sony Blames North Korea for Hacking, but Washington Left Them Completely VulnerableGordon G. Chang
December 3, 2014
Historical Examples of surely
Surely those are not the steps that lead down toward the bath?
Surely there must have been God's intent in the making of this new-world Republic.
But she cannot surely be so mean as to purchase her peace with them at so dear a rate.
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
The only man in the world, surely, that could offer so much, and deserve so little!
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)Samuel Richardson
He won't go this day, for the young priest will stop him surely.
Riders to the SeaJ. M. Synge