/syʁ.mɑ̃/
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Translation
surely, certainly
Word origin
From the adjective sur or sure ('certain') plus the adverbial suffix -ment, which descends from Latin mente, the ablative of mens ('mind'). The adjective itself is from Latin securus ('safe, free from care').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- securus
- English cognates
- secure, sure
Examples
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He has surely already left at this hour.
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You are surely right, it is worth trying.
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She will certainly come back tomorrow morning.
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He has surely left his bag in the taxi.
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You will certainly find the answer in this old book.
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