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definitely

adverb

  1. certainly
  2. with precision
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/ / /ˈdɛf.ə.nɪt.li/ / /ˈdɛf.nɪt.li/

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English definite English ly English definitely From definite + ly.

  1. Without question and beyond doubt.

    Joe definitely doesn't know how to drive a tractor.

    She said she wasn't coming, definitely.

  2. In a definite manner; decisively.

    It was really impossible on board that ship to get away definitely from Almayer

    And the Nose definitely turned away.