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definitely

/ˈdɛf.nɪt.li/
Meanings
  • adverb

    Expressing certainty or positiveness about something.

    - "I definitely want that ice cream."
    - "She passed the exams with definite success."
  • adverb

    In a definitive or conclusive manner.

    - "The jury delivered its verdict with definite finality."
    - "He made a definite promise to return the book."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈdɛf.nɪt.li/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with definitely
comply , pine , sign , whine
Homophones
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  1. definitely (English) : expressing certainty or positiveness

  2. definitely (English) : in a definitive or conclusive manner

  3. defalco (English) : embezzle or misappropriate funds

  4. defiance (English) : refusal to comply with authority or law

Variants
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definitely , definitely not
Forms
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definitively, more definitively, most definitively

Etymology
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From Old French 'definidement' meaning 'clearly defined'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that 'definitely' is used more frequently in formal writing than in casual conversation?

  2. The longest word in the English language that can be formed using only the letters in 'definitely' is 'undefeated'.

Related Concepts
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  1. certainty: A state of being sure or certain about something.

  2. confidence: A feeling of self-assurance or belief in one's abilities, qualities, or powers.

Culture
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In literature, 'definitely' has been used to express certainty and resolve doubts. In music, it is often used to emphasize the finality of a chord progression or to add emphasis to a lyric.

How to Memorize "definitely"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a light bulb turning on in your head when you say 'definitely'.
    - Visualize a firm handshake as a symbol of a definite agreement.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'definitely' with the feeling of being certain.
    - Link 'definitely' with the idea of finality or conclusion.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y stands for 'Definitely, Everything, Firmly, Instantly, Thoroughly, Effectively, Lastingly, Yielding'.

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