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/seɣuɾaˈmente/

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Translation

surely, probably

Word origin

Adverb from seguro ('sure, safe'), from Latin securus ('free from care'), from se- ('without') and cura ('care'). The same root gives English secure, sure and security.

Origin
Latin
Root
securus
English cognates
secure, sure, security

Examples

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He will probably be late again.

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I most likely do not remember the name.

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He surely already knew.

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They will most likely call us tomorrow morning.

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It was probably a mistake between the two of them.

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This word is part of lesson 25.