surely
🇺🇸
/ˈʃʊrli/
🇬🇧
/ˈʃʊəli/
adverb
B1
used when you are very sure about something and want others to agree
Surely you can see that this is the right choice?
B1
used with 'not' to show surprise about something you don't want to believe
Surely they won't forget our meeting tomorrow?
R
without any doubt; certainly
If we don't act now, we will surely fail.
R
used to say 'yes' or agree to something
Can you help me? Surely, I'd be happy to.
translation
used when you are very sure about something and want others to agree; used with 'not' to show surprise about something you don't want to believe; without any doubt; certainly; used to say 'yes' or agree to something