definitely — without doubt; certainly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: without doubt; certainly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɛfənətli/
Korean meaning: 확실히, 틀림없이
Korean pronunciation: 데-퍼-닛-리 (강세: 데)
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
💡 Concept
Absolutely certain choice
🎵 Rhyme
The universe stretches infinitely, but funding definitely won't last indefinitely!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈdɛfənətli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdɛfɪnətli/
🌳Etymology
Rootdefinite
Suffix--ly
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.
🎵Rhyme
infinitelyindefinitely
infinitely
indefinitely
🔗Collocations
definitely not
definitely going
definitely agree
definitely worth
definitely recommend
definitely different
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“I definitely left my homework in another dimension.”
“She will definitely pass the exam if she studies hard.”
😄 Fun example
“This pizza is definitely better than my cooking skills.”
“We should definitely visit that museum next weekend.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
certainlyabsolutelysurelyundoubtedlypositively
Antonyms
maybepossiblyperhaps
Related
definitedefinitiondecisivecertain
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