surely
Translation
surely, certainly, undoubtedly
Examples
Surely you can't be serious.
Surely you can't be serious.
Slowly and surely, he recovered.
Slowly and surely, he recovered.
Grammar Patterns
Surely, ((...)) used to express surprise or that something must be true Surely you remember me.
((...)) surely ((...)) certainly; without a doubt He will surely succeed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: certainly, definitely, undoubtedly
Etymology
From 'sure' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
It's the adverb form of 'sure'. It adds emphasis or sometimes a sense of questioning disbelief.