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definitely
def·i·nite D0094400 (dĕf′ə-nĭt)adj.1. a. Clearly defined; explicitly precise: a definite statement of the terms of the will. See Synonyms at explicit.b. Forthright and unambiguous: The doctor was very definite about what foods you should avoid.2. Clearly developed or firmly decided: no definite idea of what to do for a career.3. Readily distinguished or certain: at a definite disadvantage.4. Grammar Limiting or particularizing.5. Botany a. Of a fixed number usually less than 20, as certain floral organs, especially stamens.b. Cymose; determinate.
[Middle English diffinite, defined, from Latin dēfīnītus, past participle of dēfīnīre, to define; see define.]
def′i·nite·ly adv.def′i·nite·ness n.Usage Note: Definite and definitive both apply to what is precisely defined or explicitly set forth. But definitive most often refers specifically to a judgment or description that serves as a standard or reference point for others, as in the definitive decision of the court (which sets forth a final resolution of a judicial matter) or the definitive biography of Nelson (that is, the biography that sets the standard against which all other accounts of Nelson's life must be measured).definitely (ˈdɛfɪnɪtlɪ) adv1. in a definite manner2. (sentence modifier) certainly: he said he was coming, definitely. sentence substituteunquestionably: used to confirm an assumption by a questionerdef•i•nite•ly (ˈdɛf ə nɪt li)
adv. 1. in a definite manner; unambiguously. 2. unequivocally; positively. interj. 3. (used to express complete agreement or strong affirmation.) [1575–85] surely definitely certainly">certainly naturally">naturally1. 'surely'You use surely for emphasis when you are objecting to something that has been said or done. 'I can have it ready for next week.' 'Surely you can get it done sooner than that?'Their lawyers claim that they have not broken any rules, but surely this is not good practice.2. 'definitely' and 'certainly'Don't use 'surely' simply to give strong emphasis to a statement. Use definitely. They were definitely not happy.The call definitely came from your phone.In British English, you don't use 'surely' when you are agreeing with something that has been said, or confirming that something is true. Use certainly. Ellie was certainly a student at the university but I'm not sure about her brother.'You like him, don't you?' 'I certainly do.'American speakers use both surely and certainly to agree with requests and statements. 'It is still a difficult world for women.' 'Oh, certainly.'Surely, yes, I agree with that.Don't use 'surely' to say emphatically that something will happen in the future. Use definitely or certainly. The conference will definitely be postponed.If nothing is done, there will certainly be problems.3. 'naturally'Don't use 'surely' to emphasize that something is what you would expect in particular circumstances. Use naturally. His sister was crying, so naturally Sam was upset.Naturally, some of the information will be irrelevant.Thesaurus| Adv. | 1. | definitely - without question and beyond doubt; "it was decidedly too expensive"; "she told him off in spades"; "by all odds they should win"by all odds, decidedly, emphatically, in spades, unquestionably |
definitelyadverb certainly, clearly, obviously, surely, easily, plainly, absolutely, positively, decidedly, needless to say, without doubt, unquestionably, undeniably, categorically, without question, unequivocally, unmistakably, far and away, without fail, beyond any doubt, indubitably, come hell or high water (informal) Something should definitely be done about him.Translationsdefinite (ˈdefinit) adjective clear; fixed or certain. I'll give you a definite answer later. 明確的 明确的ˈdefinitely adverb clearly or certainly. She definitely said I wasn't to wait; Her dress is definitely not red. 明確地，一定 明确地，一定 definite article the name given to the word the 定冠詞 定冠词Definitely
definitely notAbsolutely not. A: "Now, be honest—have you ever stolen money from this company?" B: "Definitely not!"See also: definitely, notDefinitely not! and Certainly not!No, without any doubt at all. (Compare this with Absolutely not!) Bill: Will you lend me some money? Bob: No way! Definitely not! Bob: Have you ever stolen anything? Fred: Certainly not!See also: DefinitelyEncyclopediaSeedefinitedefinitely
Synonyms for definitelyadv certainlySynonyms- certainly
- clearly
- obviously
- surely
- easily
- plainly
- absolutely
- positively
- decidedly
- needless to say
- without doubt
- unquestionably
- undeniably
- categorically
- without question
- unequivocally
- unmistakably
- far and away
- without fail
- beyond any doubt
- indubitably
- come hell or high water
Synonyms for definitelyadv without question and beyond doubtSynonyms- by all odds
- decidedly
- emphatically
- in spades
- unquestionably
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