Definitely Meaning and Definition
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Definitely
Definitely
Pronunciation
/ˈdɪfɪnɪtlɪ/
Part of Speech
Adverb
Definition
A term used to indicate certainty, confirmation, or absolute assurance, often used in situations where 100% confirmation is required or implied.
Etymology
A compound word derived from “define” and “itely”, indicating a clear and certain definition or description.
Usage Notes
Example: “He definitely will be there tonight.”
Notes: When used with numerals, “definitely” typically follows the numeral, e.g., “5 times definitely.”
Cultural References
Notable appearances: TV show “The Office” uses the phrase “Definitely not” in an episode.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- Definitely not, but maybe
Related Words or Phrases
- Surely
- Certainly
- Likely
Collocations
- Definitely so
- Definitely not
- Definitely true
Frequency of Use
Common in formal and informal language, particularly in spoken English.
Common Misspellings
- Definately
- Definatly
- Defenitly