Word Study
surely
CIDE DICTIONARY
surely, adv.
- In a sure or certain manner; certainly; infallibly; undoubtedly; assuredly. [1913 Webster]"In the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die." [1913 Webster]"He that created something out of nothing, surely can raise great things out of small." [1913 Webster]
- Without danger; firmly; steadly; securely. [1913 Webster]"He that walketh uprightly walketh surely." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
surely, adv.
1 with certainty (the time approaches slowly but surely).
2 as an appeal to likelihood or reason (surely that can't be right).
3 with safety; securely (the goat plants its feet surely).
1 with certainty (the time approaches slowly but surely).
2 as an appeal to likelihood or reason (surely that can't be right).
3 with safety; securely (the goat plants its feet surely).
THESAURUS
surely
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