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definitely
[def-uh-nit-lee]
adverb
in a clear and definite manner; unambiguously.
unequivocally; positively.
Synonyms: certainly, absolutely
interjection
(used to express complete agreement or strong affirmation).
Are you starting your diet tomorrow? Definitely!
definitely
/ ˈdɛfɪnɪtlɪ /
adverb
in a definite manner
(sentence modifier) certainly
he said he was coming, definitely
unquestionably: used to confirm an assumption by a questioner
Word History and Origins
Origin of definitely1
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Example Sentences
There definitely won't be many goals in this game, but I already know I am going to be wrong about it.
Hicks said a base deal is “definitely good” for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“Nothing is lost, even if the number is small, and even if the challenges that we have are definitely big ones.”
Asked whether he would return, he said: "Yes absolutely...I made some friends in the area so will definitely come back."
"This is definitely not the kind of post we thought we'd write as the holidays approach," L'Escargot Des Grands Crus wrote in a statement announcing the theft on Thursday.
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Related Words
- absolutely
- clearly
- decidedly
- doubtless
- easily
- finally
- obviously
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- surely
- undeniably www.thesaurus.com
- unequivocally
- unquestionably
When To Use
Definitely is an adverb that usually means certainly or without a doubt. It also has this meaning when it’s used as a single-word response.Definitely is also sometimes used as an adverb to describe an action as clearly defined or precise. When definitely is used as a single word in response to a question or other statement, it is called an interjection or sentence substitute. When used this way, it is very similar to saying certainly or absolutely.Example: I will definitely be there tomorrow—I promise.
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