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The hotel fitness centre is definitely worth a visit.I definitely need a holiday.WORD CHOICE: 
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surely, definitely, certainly, naturally, be sure toUse surely to say that you think something must be true, especially when other people do not agree • They should be there by now, surely.Use definitely to say that something is certain to happen or be true • I will definitely be back (NOT I will surely be back) by ten. Use certainly to emphasize that something is true • He certainly is (NOT surely is) a great cook.Use naturally to mean 'as anyone would expect' • They were very late, so naturally I was (NOT surely I was) worried.Use be sure to to say that something is certain to happen • If you work hard you are sure to succeed (NOT you will surely succeed). ➔ See also surely
WORD CHOICE: surely, definitely, certainly, naturally, be sure toUse surely to say that you think something must be true, especially when other people do not agree • They should be there by now, surely.Use definitely to say that something is certain to happen or be true • I will definitely be back (NOT I will surely be back) by ten. Use certainly to emphasize that something is true • He certainly is (NOT surely is) a great cook.Use naturally to mean 'as anyone would expect' • They were very late, so naturally I was (NOT surely I was) worried.Use be sure to to say that something is certain to happen • If you work hard you are sure to succeed (NOT you will surely succeed). ➔ See also surely
