surely — sure, surely 1. In all parts of the English speaking world, surely is the dominant form in the meaning ‘in a sure or certain manner’ (slowly but surely) and in the use inviting or presupposing agreement (Surely that can t be right). In BrE, sure… … Modern English usage
sure — sure, surely 1. In all parts of the English speaking world, surely is the dominant form in the meaning ‘in a sure or certain manner’ (slowly but surely) and in the use inviting or presupposing agreement (Surely that can t be right). In BrE, sure… … Modern English usage
certain, certainly, sure, surely — Certain and sure are adjectives; certainly and surely are adverbs. Say I certainly (or surely) am going and Bob is a certain (or sure) winner in that contest. Certainly and surely are rarely misused, but sure and certain constantly occur in… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
sure — [shoor] adj.. surer surest th [OFr .seur < L securus: see SECURE] 1. Obs. secure or safe 2. that will not fail; always effective [a sure method] 3. that can be relied upon; trustworthy [a sure friend] … English World dictionary
sure — /ʃɔ / (say shaw) adjective (surer, surest) 1. (sometimes followed by of) free from apprehension or doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one s data. 2. confident, as of something expected: sure of… …
surely — See certain, certainly, sure, surely See sure, surely … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
sure — See certain, certainly, sure, surely See sure, surely … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
surely — sure|ly W2S1 [ˈʃo:li US ˈʃurli] adv 1.) [sentence adverb] used to show that you think something must be true, especially when people seem to be disagreeing with you ▪ You must have heard about the riots, surely? ▪ There must surely be some… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Surely — Sure ly, adv. 1. In a sure or certain manner; certainly; infallibly; undoubtedly; assuredly. [1913 Webster] In the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. Gen. ii. 17. [1913 Webster] He that created something out of nothing, surely… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sure|ly — «SHUR lee», adverb. 1. certainly; undoubtedly; assuredly; truly: »Half a loaf of bread is surely better than none at all. 2. as may be confidently supposed; as must be the case: »Surely it will not rain all week. 3. without mistake; without… … Useful english dictionary
