definitely

A2 Topic:Mind & Cognition
US /ˈdɛfənətli/ UK /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/
adv Freq #768

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    Without any doubt; certainly.

    I will definitely be there on time.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a clear and firm way; decisively.

    She answered definitely, leaving no room for argument.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · without any doubt; certainly. decidedly
More positively
Word family
Related forms absolutelydefinitively

Etymology

From definite + -ly.

Topics

markdown

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