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1 surely
surely ['ʃʊəlɪ](a) (used to express surprise, incredulity, to contradict) quand même, tout de même;∎ they surely can't have forgotten ils n'ont pas pu oublier, quand même;∎ you're surely not suggesting it was my fault? vous n'insinuez tout de même pas que c'était de ma faute?;∎ surely you must be joking! vous plaisantez, j'espère?;∎ surely he didn't say that il n'a pas pu dire ça;∎ the real figures are a lot higher, surely? mais les chiffres sont en fait beaucoup plus élevés, non?;∎ British surely to goodness or to God they must know by now ce n'est pas possible qu'ils ne soient pas au courant à l'heure qu'il est;∎ it's all gone - surely not? il n'y en a plus - c'est pas vrai!(b) (undoubtedly, assuredly) sûrement, sans (aucun) doute;∎ they will surely succeed ils réussiront sûrement(c) (steadily) sûrement;∎ things are improving slowly but surely les choses s'améliorent lentement mais sûrement(d) (of course) bien sûr, certainement;∎ would you give me a hand? - surely! peux-tu me donner un coup de main? - bien sûr ou certainement! -
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slowly ['sləʊlɪ](a) (not fast) lentement;∎ the bus came slowly down the hill le bus a descendu la côte lentement;∎ could you walk/speak more slowly? pouvez-vous marcher/parler moins vite?;∎ the time/morning has gone very slowly le temps/la matinée a passé très lentement;∎ to cook sth slowly faire cuire qch à feu doux;∎ slowly but surely lentement mais sûrement(b) (gradually) peu à peu;∎ he's slowly realizing that… il se rend compte peu à peu que… + indicative -
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5 surely
1) (used in questions, exclamations etc to indicate what the speaker considers probable: Surely she's finished her work by now!; You don't believe what she said, surely?) sûrement; tout de même2) (without doubt, hesitation, mistake or failure: Slowly but surely we're achieving our aim.) sûrement3) ((in answers) certainly; of course: `May I come with you?' `Surely!') bien sûr
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slowly but surely — phrase happening or doing something in a slow and gradual way, but achieving definite results Slowly but surely, the old landowning class was losing its power and influence. Thesaurus: slowlysynonym graduallysynonym Ma … Useful english dictionary
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slowly but surely — happening or doing something in a slow and gradual way, but achieving definite results Slowly but surely, the old landowning class was losing its power and influence … English dictionary
slowly but surely — adverb In a slow, yet careful manner … Wiktionary
surely — [shoor′lē] adv. 1. with assurance or confidence; in a sure, unhesitating manner 2. without a doubt; assuredly; certainly: often used as an intensive emphasizing a supposition [surely you don t believe that!] 3. without risk of failing: chiefly in … English World dictionary
surely — [[t]ʃʊ͟ə(r)li[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) ADV: ADV with cl/group (emphasis) You use surely to emphasize that you think something should be true, and you would be surprised if it was not true. You re an intelligent woman, surely you realize by now that I m… … English dictionary
slowly — slow|ly [ slouli ] adverb *** moving at a slow speed, or doing something at a slow speed: Could you speak a little more slowly? We saw a group of swans swimming slowly across the lake. Slowly and patiently, she planted the seedlings in a neat row … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
surely — sure|ly W2S1 [ˈʃo:li US ˈʃurli] adv 1.) [sentence adverb] used to show that you think something must be true, especially when people seem to be disagreeing with you ▪ You must have heard about the riots, surely? ▪ There must surely be some… … Dictionary of contemporary English
slowly — slow|ly [ˈsləuli US ˈslou ] adv 1.) at a slow speed ≠ ↑quickly ▪ He shook his head slowly. ▪ That s true, said Joe slowly. 2.) slowly but surely used to emphasize that a change is happening, although it is happening slowly ▪ We are slowly but… … Dictionary of contemporary English
surely — sure, surely 1. In all parts of the English speaking world, surely is the dominant form in the meaning ‘in a sure or certain manner’ (slowly but surely) and in the use inviting or presupposing agreement (Surely that can t be right). In BrE, sure… … Modern English usage
slowly*/*/*/ — [ˈsləʊli] adv moving or happening at a slow speed The city is slowly getting back to normal after a three day transport strike.[/ex] Could you speak a little more slowly?[/ex] We re making progress – slowly but surely (= slowly but with definite… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English