Main Entry: sure·ly
Pronunciation: \ˈshu̇r-lē, especially Southern ˈshȯr-\
Function: adverb
Date: 14th century
1 : in a sure manner: a archaic : 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}
2 : indeed, really —often used as an intensive {you surely don't believe that}
usage see 2sure
