definitely
pronunciation
How to pronounce definitely in British English: UK [ˈdefɪnətli]
How to pronounce definitely in American English: US [ˈdefɪnətli]
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- Adverb:
- without question and beyond doubt
Word Origin
- definitely (adv.)
- 1580s, from definite + -ly (2). As a colloquial emphatic word, attested by 1931.
Example
- 1. There are definitely gems to be found .
- 2. In my case it was definitely made .
- 3. You can definitely declare an array of tchar .
- 4. He was definitely sexy , and a great kisser .
- 5. There is definitely water on mars .