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SURELY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SURELY?

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Surely as an Adverb
Definitions of "Surely" as an adverb
Synonyms of "Surely" as an adverb (27 Words)
Usage Examples of "Surely" as an adverb
Associations of "Surely" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Surely” are: certainly, for sure, sure, sure as shooting, sure enough, assuredly, definitely, undoubtedly, doubtless, beyond any shadow of a doubt, beyond the shadow of a doubt, indubitably, unquestionably, incontrovertibly, undeniably, inevitably, unavoidably, firmly, steadily, confidently, solidly, securely, unhesitatingly, unfalteringly, unswervingly, determinedly, doggedly

Surely as an Adverb

Definitions of "Surely" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “surely” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

Of course; yes.
Definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely.
Without doubt; certainly.
Used to emphasize the speaker's firm belief that what they are saying is true and often their surprise that there is any doubt of this.
With assurance or confidence.

Synonyms of "Surely" as an adverb (27 Words)

assuredly	Used to express the speaker’s certainty that something is true. Potted roses will most assuredly* not survive winter without protection.*
beyond any shadow of a doubt	In addition.
beyond the shadow of a doubt	Farther along in space or time or degree.
certainly	Definitely or positively (`sure’ is sometimes used informally for `surely. Our current revenues are certainly* lower than anticipated.*
confidently	In a self-assured way that expresses faith in oneself or one’s abilities or qualities. I strode confidently* up to the rope.*
definitely	In a definite manner; clearly. I shall definitely* be at the airport to meet you.*
determinedly	With determination; in a determined manner. He marched determinedly* into the house.*
doggedly	In a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence. He pursued her doggedly.
doubtless	Without doubt; certainly. The company would doubtless* find the reduced competition to their liking.*
firmly	With little possibility of movement; securely. Stop the bleeding by pressing firmly.
for sure	Definitely or positively sure is sometimes used informally for surely.
incontrovertibly	In an obvious and provable manner.
indubitably	In a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted. Indubitably liberalism parades under many guises.
inevitably	As is certain to happen; unavoidably. Inevitably the phone started to ring just as we sat down.
securely	Without threat or danger. She held the child securely.
solidly	With strength and soundness. The workers were solidly* united.*
steadily	At a steady rate or pace. He could still walk steadily.
sure	Definitely or positively sure is sometimes used informally for surely. Sure he ll come.
sure as shooting	Definitely or positively (`sure’ is sometimes used informally for `surely.
sure enough	Definitely or positively (`sure’ is sometimes used informally for `surely.
unavoidably	By necessity. The book becomes perhaps unavoidably* slightly repetitive.*
undeniably	Used to emphasize that something cannot be denied or disputed. Undeniably she gives the performance of her life.
undoubtedly	Without doubt; certainly. They are undoubtedly* guilty.*
unfalteringly	With determination; in a determined manner.
unhesitatingly	Without hesitation.
unquestionably	Without question. Unquestionably the loss of his father was a grievous blow.
unswervingly	Without swerving; in a direct and unswerving manner.

Usage Examples of "Surely" as an adverb

If there is no will, then surely the house goes automatically to you.
‘You'll wait for me?’ ‘Surely.
If he did not heed the warning, he would surely die.
The results are surely encouraging.
No one knows how to move the economy quickly and surely in that direction.

Associations of "Surely" (30 Words)

absolutely	Used to emphasize a strong or exaggerated statement. You re absolutely* right.*
apparent	Clearly visible or understood; obvious. It became apparent* that he was talented.*
apparently	Unmistakably (`plain’ is often used informally for `plainly. Irrigation often produces bumper crops from apparently* desert land.*
assured	Protected against discontinuance or change. An extremely assured* performance.*
assuredly	Without a doubt. Potted roses will most assuredly* not survive winter without protection.*
certainly	Used to indicate that a statement is made as a concession or contrasted with another. She certainly* is a hard worker.*
certainty	Firm conviction that something is the case. There is a bewildering lack of certainty* and clarity in the law.*
certitude	Something that someone firmly believes is true. The collapse of the old political certitudes in eastern Europe.
clear	Grant authorization or clearance for. The floor had been swept clear* of litter.*
clearly	In an easily perceptible manner. Clearly things have changed in the last six weeks.
decidedly	In a decisive and confident way. No Donna said decidedly.
decisively	In a manner that settles an issue convincingly or produces a definite result. I will come along she said decisively.
definitely	In a definite manner; clearly. I shall definitely* be at the airport to meet you.*
doubtless	Certainly; without doubt. The company would doubtless* find the reduced competition to their liking.*
evidently	Unmistakably (`plain’ is often used informally for `plainly. Evidently Mrs Smith thought differently.
flawless	Without any imperfections or defects; perfect. A flawless* gemstone.*
indeed	Used in a response to express interest, surprise, or contempt. It was a very good buy indeed.
indubitably	In a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted. It was immediately and indubitably* apparent that I had interrupted a scene of lovers.*
justified	Having, done for, or marked by a good or legitimate reason. A neatly justified* list of names.*
justly	According to what is morally right or fair; fairly. We deal justly* with complaints.*
obvious	Easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind. Unemployment has been the most obvious* cost of the recession.*
obviously	Unmistakably (`plain’ is often used informally for `plainly. Obviously everyone has to do what they think is right.
outweigh	Be heavier than. These considerations outweigh* our wishes.*
really	Used as intensifiers real is sometimes used informally for really rattling is informal. So what really* happened.*
rightly	In accordance with justice or what is morally right. If I remember rightly* she never gives interviews.*
seemingly	According to the facts as one knows them; as far as one knows. It s touch and go seemingly* and she s asking for you.*
sure	Definitely or positively sure is sometimes used informally for surely. What is sure* is that learning is a complex business.*
truly	In accordance with truth or fact or reality. Management does not truly* understand about the residents.*
undoubtedly	Without doubt; certainly. They are undoubtedly* guilty.*
unquestionably	Without question and beyond doubt. The claim is unquestionably* true.*