See Also: surely(dictionary)
surely(dictionary)

surely (iou)



surely adverb. ME.
[from SURE adjective + -LY2.]
Without danger or risk; securely, safely. arch. ME.
Dryden Thus surely bound, yet..The slipp'ry God will try to loose his hold.
b. With security of obligation or loyalty; steadfastly. LME-E17.
With certainty, assurance, or confidence. arch. LME.
Keats Knowing surely she could never win his..heart.
So as to be certain to achieve or reach a result or end; inevitably. Now chiefly in slowly but surely. LME.
J. R. Green Feudalism tottered slowly but surely to its grave.
a. Certainly, assuredly, undoubtedly; indeed. LME.
A. Tyler I surely do appreciate this.
b. esp. Used to express a strong belief in the statement qualified, based on experience, or probability, or right, esp. in the face of imaginary or possible dissent. L16.
T. Hardy Listen, surely there was a knock at the door? N. Coward You have time for a little coffee surely? O. Manning Surely they could have found her something better!