surely

Used when you strongly believe or hope something is true and expect others to agree.

• Surely you remember me?
• There must surely be an easier way.
• Surely they won't cancel the trip now.

Similar words: certainly

Common phrases: surely you agree, surely someone must, surely someone can

In a way that will succeed or happen without failing.

• Slowly but surely, she recovered.
• With steady practice, you will surely improve.
• The tide was slowly but surely reaching our tent.

Similar words: certainly, inevitably

Common phrases: slowly but surely, surely succeed, surely reach

Used to say that something is certain or beyond doubt.

• She surely deserves our thanks.
• This is surely his finest painting.
• No one can surely know what tomorrow will bring.

Similar words: certainly, undoubtedly, definitely

Common phrases: surely true, most surely, surely deserves