B1adverblanguage
US/ˈʃʊr.li/
UK/ˈʃɔː.li/
used to show you are surprised, or that you think something must be true
In context
Surely you are not going out in this rain without an umbrella?
He has lived here ten years, so surely he knows the way.
Slowly but surely, her English is getting better.
Words that go with surely
adverb + verb
- surely lead toCutting the budget will surely lead to problems.
- surely helpA good night's sleep will surely help.
- will surelyThis news will surely surprise her.
- surely knowYou surely know the answer by now.
- surely mustYou surely must be tired after that flight.