definitely — without doubt; certainly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: without doubt; certainly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɛfənətli/
Example Sentences
- I definitely left my homework in another dimension.
- She will definitely pass the exam if she studies hard.
- This pizza is definitely better than my cooking skills.
definitely
ADVERB[/ˈdɛfənətli/]
without doubt; certainly
While the confused detective guessed while looking at a blurry photo, the confident witness pointed at the clear video to definitely identify the thief.
DE(completely) + FIN(limit) — by marking a DE(completely) solid FIN(limit) on the map, the general definitely secured his territory.
After eating the massive sweet jelly that completely filled his round belly, the happy boy definitely refused to eat dinner.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'definitus' (past participle of 'definire', meaning 'to define or determine') combined with the suffix '-ly' to form an adverb indicating manner or certainty.
Breakdown
define (from Latin definitus, meaning to set bounds or determine clearly) + -ite (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix) = definitely
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I definitely left my homework in another dimension.”
“She will definitely pass the exam if she studies hard.”
“This pizza is definitely better than my cooking skills.”
“We should definitely visit that museum next weekend.”
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