surely

Middle English

/ˈsɛu̯rliː/

adv
Definitions
  • safely with safety and security
  • totally, bindingly, without doubt
  • For sure, with certainty.
  • truely, actually, really
  • totally, entirely, wholly
  • With conviction and belief; assuredly

Etymology

Affix from Middle English sure.

Origin

Middle English

sure

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