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definitely
[def-uh-nit-lee]
interjection
(used to express complete agreement or strong affirmation).
Are you starting your diet tomorrow? Definitely!
definitely
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adverb
in a definite manner
(sentence modifier) certainly
he said he was coming, definitely
unquestionably: used to confirm an assumption by a questioner
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of definitely1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
They voted for a lot of things that don't make sense, but carrying water for Israel was definitely not on the list.
The man I speak to is definitely still Heston - obsessing over the perfect peppercorn ratio - but now he's calm, focused, and self-aware.
"It's definitely not something I anticipated and it feels nice to have my work recognised because with campaigning sometimes you feel like a lot goes unnoticed," she told the BBC.
So an ideal Sunday would definitely start on the early side.
“I think seeing a Black person in this sport that’s predominantly white and him dominating it definitely got my dad like, ‘Alright, we can do this now.
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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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