absolutely
[ ab-suh-loot-lee, ab-suh-loot- ]
/ ˌæb səˈlut li, ˈæb səˌlut- /
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adverb
without exception; completely; wholly; entirely: You are absolutely right.
without doubt or reservation; positively; certainly: I'll absolutely support your candidacy.
(of a transitive verb) without an object.
interjection
(used emphatically to express complete agreement or unqualified assent): Do you think it will work? Absolutely!
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absolutely
/ (ˌæbsəˈluːtlɪ) /
adverb
in an absolute manner, esp completely or perfectly
sentence substitute
yes; certainly; unquestionably
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