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Sure/Surely
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Sure vs. Surely
Sure
/ʃʊə/
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Being certain or confident about something without a doubt.
Examples:
Old Mrs Smith did not invite you, I am
sure
.
"But if Lyon calls you, please tell him." "
Sure
, sure.
Clients like the two of you I
sure
need!"
Synonyms:
certain
confident
positive
definite
assured
Antonyms:
uncertain
unsure
doubtful
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Surely
/ˈʃɔːli/
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Certainly or without doubt
Examples:
'
Surely
that must content you!
Surely
the idea is too fantastic."
Surely
there is enough evidence against him.'
Synonyms:
certainly
undoubtedly
definitely
absolutely
positively
Antonyms:
doubtfully
possibly
uncertainly
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Ways to tell them apart:
Sure
is often used as a straightforward confirmation or affirmation, like saying
yes
.
Surely
is typically used to express confidence or certainty about something.
Remember that
surely
often adds an emphasis on the speaker's opinion or expectation.
When to use sure:
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