Definitions
- Expressing certainty or assurance about something. - Emphasizing a strong agreement or confirmation of a statement. - Indicating a clear and unambiguous decision or conclusion.
- Expressing confidence or conviction in something. - Emphasizing a strong belief or expectation of something happening. - Indicating a high probability or likelihood of something occurring.
List of Similarities
- 1Both express confidence or certainty about something.
- 2Both are adverbs used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
- 3Both can be used to emphasize a point or statement.
- 4Both convey a sense of conviction or belief in something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Definitely is more commonly used than surely in everyday language.
- 2Intensity: Definitely is stronger and more forceful than surely.
- 3Certainty: Definitely implies a higher degree of certainty or assurance than surely.
- 4Formality: Definitely is more formal than surely.
- 5Position: Definitely is often used at the beginning or end of a sentence, while surely is typically used in the middle of a sentence.
Remember this!
Definitely and surely are synonyms that express confidence or certainty about something. However, definitely is stronger and more formal than surely, and it implies a higher degree of certainty or assurance. While definitely is more versatile and can be used at the beginning or end of a sentence, surely is typically used in the middle of a sentence to emphasize a point or statement.
