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
Absolutely certain choice
The universe stretches infinitely, but funding definitely won't last indefinitely!
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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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