Lexic.us

Definition of Surely

1. Adverb. Definitely or positively ('sure' is sometimes used informally for 'surely'). "Sure he'll come"

Definition of Surely

1. adv. In a sure or certain manner; certainly; infallibly; undoubtedly; assuredly.

Definition of Surely

1. Adverb. without fail. ¹

2. Adverb. certainly, undoubtedly. ¹

3. Adverb. with confidence. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Surely

1. certainly [adv] - See also: certainly

Lexicographical Neighbors of Surely

Literary usage of Surely

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Holy Bible by Canadian Bible Society (1851)
"with it, he «hall surely make it good. die. the owner thereof being not 15 But if the owner thereof be with it, he shall not make it good : if it be an ..."

2. Slavery in South Carolina and the Ex-slaves by Austa Malinda French (1862)
"surely, there is aline of right somewhere; surely, there are principles of right necessarily eternal, since God is; surely, these principles cannot change; ..."

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