DEFINITELY


Meaning of DEFINITELY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ defɪnɪtli ]

Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.

1.

You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.

I’m definitely going to get in touch with these people...

‘I think the earlier ones are a lot better.’—‘Mm, definitely.’

= certainly

ADV : ADV before v , ADV with cl / group [ emphasis ]

2.

If something has been definitely decided, the decision will not be changed.

He told them that no venue had yet been definitely decided.

ADV : ADV before v

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