Definition
surely: certainly, without a doubt, inevitably, definitely
(You) surely (don't believe him): (You) undoubtedly, certainly, without a doubt (don't believe him)
It surely cannot be possible that you were abducted by aliens last night.
- "Surely Mr. Jones is a friend of yours."
- "This year Horatio is working on a line of perfumes for men which will surely have an impact on the market for male cosmetics."
- "Nigel : But, Bruno, surely you can't be serious."
- "Narrator : Thundera, the Siberian tiger, is surely the most formidable hunter of all, and an imposing presence in the meeting room. Here we see Philip Cheeter, head of sales, negotiating with the help of this magnificent tiger."
- "Surely in this case, an expert's opinion is more important?"
- "Surely that is even more dangerous to the health than passive smoking?"
- "There will surely be some dancing in the streets tonight Moira."
- "But surely, if anyone can tamper with a page like this, Stickypedia must be open to vandalism."
- "Sigourney : Yes, but surely you have a favourite among them. I mean, the initiatives really are revolutionary - very ahead of their time."
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