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definitely

[def-uh-nit-lee]

adverb

  1. in a clear and definite manner; unambiguously.

  2. unequivocally; positively.

    Synonyms: ,


interjection

  1. (used to express complete agreement or strong affirmation).

    Are you starting your diet tomorrow? Definitely!

definitely

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adverb

  1. in a definite manner

  2. (sentence modifier) certainly

    he said he was coming, definitely

“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. unquestionably: used to confirm an assumption by a questioner

“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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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of definitely1

First recorded in 1575–85; definite + -ly
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They voted for a lot of things that don't make sense, but carrying water for Israel was definitely not on the list.

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The man I speak to is definitely still Heston - obsessing over the perfect peppercorn ratio - but now he's calm, focused, and self-aware.

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"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.

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So an ideal Sunday would definitely start on the early side.

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“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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What doesÌýdefinitely mean?

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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