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Surely Adverb ˈʃʊəli ˈʃɔːli Matter Time Found Things

Word3 surely
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic /ˈʃʊəli/ /ˈʃɔːli/
Example
  • surely we should do something about it?
  • it's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it?
  • surely by now, things could be organized better?
  • oil prices will surely have some impact on trade.
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surely

(adverb)/ˈʃʊəli/ /ˈʃɔːli/
  1. used to show that you are almost certain of what you are saying and want other people to agree with you
    • Surely we should do something about it?
    • It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it?
    • Surely by now, things could be organized better?
    • Oil prices will surely have some impact on trade.
  2. used with a negative to show that something surprises you and you do not want to believe it
    • Surely you don't think I was responsible for this?
    • ‘They're getting married.’ ‘Surely not!’
    • They won't go, surely?
  3. without doubt; certainly
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    • He knew that if help did not arrive soon they would surely die.
  4. used to say ‘yes’ to somebody or to agree to something
  5. making slow but definite progress
    • We'll get there slowly but surely.
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