Master confusing words with ease
Sure vs. Surely
Sure
/ʃʊə/Examples:
Are you sure about this?She is sure of her answer.
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Surely
/ˈʃɔːli/Examples:
She will surely come to the party.Surely, it can't be that expensive?
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Sure is often used as an informal way to say yes.
- Surely is used more formally to indicate emphasis or certainty.
- Sure can be used as an adjective, while surely is an adverb.
- When youre agreeing with someone casually, you might use sure'.
- Surely is typically used to reinforce a statement or belief.
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