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    definitely
    /ˈdɛf(ɪ)nɪtli/

    adverb

    • 1. without doubt (used for emphasis): "I shall definitely be at the airport to meet you"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEFINITELY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    B1. without any doubt: Have you definitely decided to go to Costa Rica? He definitely said he'd be here. "Are you going to have children?" "Oh, definitely (= without any doubt)." "She's not coming?" "No, definitely not." Synonyms. certainly (IN NO DOUBT) decidedly. Fewer examples. Is this dish definitely ovenproof?

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › definitelyDefinitely Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of DEFINITELY is in a definite way : in a way free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity. How to use definitely in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › definitelyDEFINITELY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Definitely is frequently used to emphasize the certainty of something or reduce uncertainty, as in Don’t worry—you will definitely be OK. Definitely is commonly used as an interjection, or sentence substitute, meaning it does in one word what usually takes a whole sentence to do.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEFINITELY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    DEFINITELY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of definitely in English. definitely. adverb. us / ˈdef. ə n.ət.li / uk / ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li / Add to word list. B1. without any doubt: Have you definitely decided to go to Costa Rica? He definitely said he'd be here. "Are you going to have children?"

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of definitely – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

    She's definitely the right person for the job. I'm definitely going to miss him. Speaking to him has definitely helped. I'd definitely like to have children. It's definitely not as good as his last book. (Definition of definitely from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEFINITELY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion. [emphasis] I'm definitely going to get in touch with these people. Something should definitely be done about that. 'I think the earlier ones are a lot better.'—'Mm, definitely.'.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › definitelydefinitely adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    a way of emphasizing that something is true and that there is no doubt about it. I definitely remember sending the letter. ‘Was it what you expected?’ ‘Yes, definitely.’. ‘Would you like to go back there?’ ‘Definitely not!' She most definitely did not want my help. The claim is definitely true.