definitely

A2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈdɛfənətli/ UK /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/ See IPA manual

Freq #768

Meanings

1

adv
Without any doubt; certainly.

I will definitely be there on time.
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 absolutely definitively

Etymology

From definite + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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