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Definition surely in British English

surely adverb

adverb
/ˈʃɔː(r)li/
1

used for showing that you believe something is very likely

Example

Surely you realized we were in when you saw the lights on?

Example

Surely she didn't mean it - it was just a thoughtless remark.

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2

without any doubt

Example

That is surely the stupidest thing I have ever done.

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Definition surely in British English