surely
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Word parts[change]
Pronunciation[change]
- (UK) IPA (key): /ˈʃʊəli/ or /ˈʃɔːli/
- (US) IPA (key): /ˈʃʊrli/ or /ˈʃɔrli/ or /ˈʃɝli/
Audio (US) (file)
Adverb[change]
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Positive |
Comparative |
Superlative |
- (sentence adverb) You use surely to suggest that you strongly hope or believe that what you say is correct.
- Surely, she won't be late this time.