Main Entry:

sure·ly

Pronunciation:

\ˈshu̇r-lē, especially Southern ˈshȯr-\

Function:

adverb

Date:

14th century

1: in a sure manner: aarchaic : without danger or risk of injury or loss : safely b (1): with assurance : confidently <answered quickly and surely> (2): without doubt : certainly <they will surely be heard from in the future — R. J. Lifton> 2: indeed, really —often used as an intensive <you surely don't believe that>

usage see ²sure