The difference between Indeed and Surely

When used as adverbs, indeed means truly, whereas surely means without fail.


check bellow for the other definitions of Indeed and Surely

  1. Indeed as an adverb (modal):

    Truly; in fact; actually.

    Examples:

    "'Indeed, he made several misplays."

  2. Indeed as an adverb (degree, after the adjective modified):

    In fact.

    Examples:

    "As a soccer player he is terrible indeed."

  1. Surely as an adverb:

    Without fail.

    Examples:

    "slowly but surely'"

  2. Surely as an adverb:

    Certainly, undoubtedly.

    Examples:

    "'Surely, you must be joking."

  3. Surely as an adverb:

    With confidence.

    Examples:

    "His feet were planted surely on the ground."