surely
gb/ʃˈʊɹli/ us/ʃˈʊɹli/
B1
Английский
~ 1600
Значения
0 значений
adverb
B1
property
1
Without any doubt
Used to say that you are very sure something is true or will happen.
Модель употребления:
surely [clause]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'surely' with 'sure', using 'I am surely' instead of 'I am sure'. 'Surely' modifies the whole sentence or verb, not the subject as an adjective would.
Синонимы
certainly (Slightly more formal and neutral in tone.)
Антонимы
possibly (Suggests uncertainty instead of complete certainty.)
Коллокации
surely true
|surely happen
|surely know
|surely be
Темы
daily life
|opinions
|emphasis
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Surely she didn't mean to offend you.
- This is surely the best pizza in town.
- He will surely win the award after such a performance.
- Surely you can see why this matters.
- They will surely arrive before noon.
Примеры для изучающих
- She will surely come to the party.
- This is surely a good idea.
- He will surely help us.
- I surely know the answer.
- You will surely like this movie.
adverb
B2
property
2
Expressing surprise or doubt
Used to say you think something is surprising or not likely to be true.
Модель употребления:
Surely [clause]?
Частая ошибка:
Learners may use 'surely' in statements when they mean disbelief; in such cases, it should be used with question form for clarity.
Синонимы
really (In questions, 'really?' also expresses disbelief but is less emphatic.)
Антонимы
of course (Indicates complete acceptance instead of doubt.)
Коллокации
Surely not
|Surely you don't mean
|Surely you can't
Темы
opinions
|conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Surely you don't expect me to believe that story.
- Surely he can't be serious about quitting.
- Surely they aren't charging that much for tickets!
- Surely you're not suggesting we cancel the trip.
- Surely she wouldn't lie about something so important.
Примеры для изучающих
- Surely you are joking?
- Surely he is not angry?
- Surely they are not serious?
- Surely she does not want that?
- Surely this is not true?
Грамматика
Словарная форма
surely
IPA
GB/ʃˈʊɹli/
US/ʃˈʊɹli/
Слоги и ударение
surely (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (surely)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: surely
- Plural: surelies
Родственные слова
Выражения
surely enough
1/ʃˈʊɹli ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
As expected, it happened
Used to say that something happened just as you thought it would.
Примеры
- I thought it might rain, and surely enough, it did.
- He promised he’d call, and surely enough, the phone rang.
surely not
1/ʃˈʊɹli nˈɑt/
fixed phrase
Strong disbelief about a negative idea
Used to say you do not believe something bad or surprising could be true.
Примеры
- Surely not! He can't have failed the test.
- Surely not—you don't mean we're lost already?