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   absolutely

   /ˈabsəluːtli/

   adverb

   • 1. with no qualification, restriction, or limitation; totally: "she trusted him absolutely" Similar completelytotallyutterlyperfectlyentirelywhollyfullyquitebeyondthoroughlyunreservedlydefinitelycertainlypositivelyunconditionallycategoricallyunquestionablyno doubtundoubtedlywithout (a) doubtwithout questionsurelyunequivocallyexactlypreciselydecisivelyconclusivelymanifestlyin every way/respectone hundred per centevery inchto the hiltinformal:deadautocraticallydespoticallydictatoriallytyrannicallytyrannouslyin an authoritarian mannerarbitrarilyimperiouslydomineeringlyhigh-handedlywith draconian powersautonomouslyunrestrictedlysupremelyfullyutterlyunconditionallytotallyomnipotentlywithout challengewithout checkwithout checks and balanceswithout let or hindranceOpposite partially
   • ▪ used to emphasize a strong or exaggerated statement: "he absolutely adores that car"
   • ▪ none whatsoever: "she had absolutely no idea what he was talking about"
   • ▪ used to express and emphasize one's assent or agreement: informal "‘Did they give you a free hand when you joined the band?’ ‘Absolutely!’"
   • 2. not viewed in relation to other things: "white-collar crime increased both absolutely and in comparison with other categories"
   • 3. (of a verb) without a stated object.

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   Absolutely is an adverb that means completely or beyond any doubt. It can also be used to show emphasis in agreeing or disagreeing with something. See how to use it in different contexts and sentences.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb absolutely in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and related words. See how to use absolutely to express certainty, emphasis, or negation in different contexts and sentences.

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   Absolutely means totally and completely, or it can be used as an emphatic way of saying yes or agreeing. Learn how to use it in different contexts, see synonyms and related words, and explore its origin and usage in British and American English.

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   Absolutely means without exception, completely, or wholly. It can also express agreement or assent. See the origin, usage, and synonyms of absolutely, and learn how to use it in a sentence.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and translation of the adverb absolutely, which can express completeness, intensity, agreement or certainty. See examples of absolutely in different contexts and languages.