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1 Surely
adv.Securely: P. and V. ἀσφαλῶς, βεβαίως, V. ἐμπέδωςExactly: P. and V. ἀκριβῶς.Assuredly, in answer to a question: P. and V. πῶς γὰρ οὔ; μάλιστά γε, Ar. and P. ἀμέλει, κομιδῇ γε, V. καὶ κάρτα, καὶ κάρτα γε.In oaths and asseverations, that one will surely do a thing: P. and V. ἦ μήν (fut. infin.).Certainly: P. and V. δή, V. θήν (rare).You are surely voicing your wishes: V. σὺ θὴν ἃ χρῄζεις... ἐπιγλωσσᾷ (Æsch., P. V. 928).In questions expecting the answer “no”: use P. and V. μὴ, ἆρα μὴ, μῶν.Surely you will be able to secure as stronger proof? P. ἆρα μή τι μεῖζον ἕξεις λαβεῖν τεκμήριον; Surely you are making no plan? V. μῶν τι βουλεύει νέον; (Soph., Phil. 1229).To express surprise: use P. and V. οὔ τί που.You surely do not intend to give it him? V. οὔ τί που δοῦναι νοεῖς (Soph., Phil. 1233).You surely don't think that the question has been sufficiently discussed? P. οὔ τί που οἴει... ἱκανῶς εἱρῆσθαι περὶ τοῦ λόγους; (Plat., Rep. 362D).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Surely
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2 sure
[ʃuə] 1. adjective1) ((negative unsure) having no doubt; certain: I'm sure that I gave him the book; I'm not sure where she lives / what her address is; `There's a bus at two o'clock.' `Are you quite sure?'; I thought the idea was good, but now I'm not so sure; I'll help you - you can be sure of that!) σίγουρος2) (unlikely to fail (to do or get something): He's sure to win; You're sure of a good dinner if you stay at that hotel.) βέβαιος, σίγουρος3) (reliable or trustworthy: a sure way to cure hiccups; a safe, sure method; a sure aim with a rifle.) αξιόπιστος, σίγουρος2. adverb((especially American) certainly; of course: Sure I'll help you!; `Would you like to come?' `Sure!') και βέβαια!- surely- sureness
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- as sure as
- be sure to
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3 honesty
noun Surely, if you own up to something, you should be praised for your honesty, not punished.) τιμιότητα
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surely not — phrase used for showing that you do not believe that something can be true ‘Did she tell you they’ve split up?’ ‘Surely not.’ Thesaurus: ways of saying that you do not believe somethingsynonym Main entry: surely … Useful english dictionary
surely not — used for showing that you do not believe that something can be true Did she tell you they ve split up? Surely not … English dictionary
surely — adverb 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 explanation. | Surely we can t just… … Longman dictionary of contemporary 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
surely — sure|ly [ ʃurli ] adverb ** 1. ) without any doubt: That is surely the stupidest thing I have ever done. 2. ) used for showing that you believe something is very likely: You surely realized we were in when you saw the lights on? Surely she didn t … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
surely */*/*/ — UK [ˈʃɔː(r)lɪ] / UK [ˈʃʊə(r)lɪ] / US [ˈʃʊrlɪ] adverb 1) used for showing that you believe something is very likely Surely you realized we were in when you saw the lights on? Surely she didn t mean it – it was just a thoughtless remark. 2) without … English dictionary
surely */*/ — [ˈʃʊəli] , [ˈʃɔːli] adv 1) used for showing that you think that something is very likely Surely you realized we were at home when you saw the lights on?[/ex] 2) spoken used for showing surprise or doubt ‘Did she tell you they ve split up? ‘… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
not take something lying down — (not) take (something) lying down to refuse to be treated badly by someone. He can t just order you about like that. Surely you re not going to take that lying down! … New idioms dictionary
not take lying down — (not) take (something) lying down to refuse to be treated badly by someone. He can t just order you about like that. Surely you re not going to take that lying down! … New idioms 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
surely — /shoor lee, sherr /, adv. 1. firmly; unerringly; without missing, slipping, etc. 2. undoubtedly, assuredly, or certainly: The results are surely encouraging. 3. (in emphatic utterances that are not necessarily sustained by fact) assuredly: Surely … Universalium