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absolutely

[ab-suh-loot-lee, ab-suh-loot-]

adverb

  1. without exception; completely; wholly; entirely.

    You are absolutely right.

    Synonyms: ,
  2. without doubt or reservation; positively; certainly.

    I'll absolutely support your candidacy.

    Synonyms: , ,
  3. (of a transitive verb) without an object.



interjection

  1. (used emphatically to express complete agreement or unqualified assent).

    Do you think it will work? Absolutely!

absolutely

/ ˌæəˈːٱɪ /

adverb

  1. in an absolute manner, esp completely or perfectly

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
  1. yes; certainly; unquestionably

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of absolutely1

First recorded in 1525–35; absolute + -ly
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On Sunday, Sir Richard, who will step down in the autumn after five years in the role, said he was "absolutely delighted" with the "historic appointment" of his colleague.

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"It was absolutely amazing," he said of the ceremony.

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A GEL spokesperson said the utility "absolutely understands the strength of feeling amongst some islanders" and the "impact on customers already struggling with the cost of living".

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She said the family was "devastated and absolutely heartbroken".

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"There is this mental block in Australia and also this emotional block - a fear of abandonment, this idea that we can't defend ourselves alone. But we absolutely can if we have to."

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