surely

Definition

  • adverb: in a confident way
  • adverb: in a sure manner
  • used in negative statements to show surprise that something could be true
  • synonyms: certainly, infallibly, undoubtedly

Examples

  • “Are they going to get away with it?” “'Surely' not.”

  • This is 'surely' the best dessert you have ever made.

  • We're getting the work done, 'slowly but surely'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) It answers to you, and you only. Does it? My Lord? The wand, does it truly answer to me? You're a clever man, Severus. Surely you must know... - Where does its true loyalty lie? - With you... Of course, My Lord. The Elder Wand cannot serve me properly, because I am not its true master. (..)
    2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
  • (..) - She's got lots of them, but she's got only one Harry. - Shut up, Seamus! What is it, Ginny? Snape knows... he knows that Harry was spotted in Hogsmeade. Many of you are surely wondering, why I have summoned you at this hour. It's come to my attention, that earlier this evening... Harry Potter was (..)
    2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2