surely

• Наречие, используемое для выражения уверенности, убеждённости или твёрдой веры в утверждение или ситуацию. Часто передаёт, что что-то считается истинным или неизбежным, а также может использоваться для выражения удивления или недоверия в риторических вопросах.

An adverb used to express certainty, confidence, or conviction about a statement or situation. It often conveys that something is believed to be true or inevitable, and can also be used to express surprise or disbelief in rhetorical questions.

1. Without doubtB1formal

   Used to express certainty or confidence that something is true.

   Несомненно

   • Surely you must be joking.
   • He will surely arrive on time.
   • Surely there is a logical explanation for this.

   Synonymsassuredlycertainlydefinitelyfor surepositivelyundoubtedlyunquestionablywithout doubt

   Antonymsdoubtfullyquestionablyuncertainly

2. Emphasizing a statementB1informal

   Used to emphasize a statement or opinion, often to express surprise or disbelief.

   Неужели

   • Surely you don't believe that story.
   • Surely she can't be serious about moving abroad.
   • Surely we can find a better solution.

   Synonymsassuredlycertainlydefinitelyfor sureundoubtedlyunquestionablywithout doubt