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
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Indeed as an adverb (modal):
Truly; in fact; actually.
Examples:
"'Indeed, he made several misplays."
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Indeed as an adverb (degree, after the adjective modified):
In fact.
Examples:
"As a soccer player he is terrible indeed."
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Surely as an adverb:
Without fail.
Examples:
"slowly but surely'"
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Surely as an adverb:
Certainly, undoubtedly.
Examples:
"'Surely, you must be joking."
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Surely as an adverb:
With confidence.
Examples:
"His feet were planted surely on the ground."