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Definitely

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Definitely is an adverb meaning Without question and beyond doubt.

Meaning

Without question and beyond doubt.

More Meanings

  1. In a definite manner; decisively.

Example Sentences

And the Nose definitely turned away.
She said she wasn't coming, definitely.
Joe definitely doesn't know how to drive a tractor.
It was really impossible on board that ship to get away definitely from Almayer

Synonyms for definitely

Depending on context, synonyms include positively, emphatically, unquestionably, decidedly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include decidedly, unquestionably, emphatically, undoubtedly, indubitably, unambiguously.

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