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adverb
- 1. without doubt (used for emphasis): "I will definitely be at the airport to meet you"
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The meaning of DEFINITELY is in a definite way : in a way free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity. How to use definitely in a sentence.
B1. without any doubt: Have you definitely decided to go to Costa Rica? He definitely said he'd be here. "Are you going to have children?" "Oh, definitely (= without any doubt)." "She's not coming?" "No, definitely not." Synonyms. certainly (IN NO DOUBT) decidedly. Fewer examples. Is this dish definitely ovenproof?
You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion. [ emphasis ] I'm definitely going to get in touch with these people.
Use definitely to describe something you don’t have any doubt about. If you are certain you're going to see your friend's band play, you can assure him that you'll definitely be there. The adverb definitely is used to emphasize the certainty of whatever word it modifies.
(Definition of definitely from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) definitely | Intermediate English. adverb. us / ˈdef·ə·nət·li / Add to word list. without any doubt; certainly: I don’t like that place – I’m definitely not going back there. "Are you really going to quit your job?" "Definitely!"
definitely. (ˈdɛfɪnɪtlɪ) adv. 1. in a definite manner. 2. (sentence modifier) certainly: he said he was coming, definitely. sentence substitute. unquestionably: used to confirm an assumption by a questioner.
a way of emphasizing that something is true and that there is no doubt about it. I definitely remember sending the letter. ‘Was it what you expected?’ ‘Yes, definitely.’. ‘Would you like to go back there?’ ‘Definitely not!' She most definitely did not want my help. The claim is definitely true.
DEFINITELY meaning: without doubt in a way that is certain or clear.
1. adverb. You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion. [emphasis] I'm definitely going to get in touch with these people. Synonyms: certainly, clearly, obviously, surely More Synonyms of definitely. 2. adverb [ADV before v]
You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.