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surely

sure·ly [ shrlee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. used to invite response: used as a means of getting somebody to confirm, deny, agree, or disagree with something being said, by adding in an element of challenging self-assurance or considerable hesitancy
Surely you've met before.

2. without fail: definitely or unavoidably
slowly but surely

3. without doubt: without a doubt or without fail
Did he get his message across? He surely did.

4. Southern U.S. yes: used to show ready agreement

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