definitely

def·i·nite  (df-nt)

adj.

1. Having distinct limits: definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol.

2. Indisputable; certain: a definite victory.

3. Clearly defined; explicitly precise: a definite statement of the terms of the will. See Synonyms at explicit.

4. Grammar Limiting or particularizing.

5. Botany

a. Of a specified number not exceeding 20, as certain floral organs, especially stamens.

b. Cymose; determinate.

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[Middle English diffinite, defined, from Latin dfntus, past participle of dfnre, to define; see define.]

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defi·nite·ly adv.

defi·nite·ness n.

Usage Note: Definite and definitive both apply to what is precisely defined or explicitly set forth. But definitive most often refers specifically to a judgment or description that serves as a standard or reference point for others, as in the definitive decision of the court (which sets forth a final resolution of a judicial matter) or the definitive biography of Nelson (that is, the biography that sets the standard against which all other accounts of Nelson's life must be measured).

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definitely [ˈdɛfɪnɪtlɪ]

adv

1. in a definite manner

2. (sentence modifier) certainly he said he was coming, definitely

sentence substitute

unquestionably: used to confirm an assumption by a questioner

Thesaurus

Adv.

1.

definitely - without question and beyond doubt; "it was decidedly too expensive"; "she told him off in spades"; "by all odds they should win" by all odds, decidedly, emphatically, in spades, unquestionably

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definitely

adverb certainly, clearly, obviously, surely, easily, plainly, absolutely, positively, decidedly, needless to say, without doubt, unquestionably, undeniably, categorically, without question, unequivocally, unmistakably, far and away, without fail, beyond any doubt, indubitably, come hell or high water (informal) Something should definitely be done about him.

Translations

definitely [ˈdefɪnɪtlɪ] ADV

1. (= definitively) [agree, arrange, decide] → definitivamente
I haven't definitely decided on law school → todavía no he decidido hacer derecho definitivamente
the date has not yet been definitely decided → aún no se ha decidido una fecha definitiva
they have not said definitely whether they will attend → no han dicho de forma definitiva que vayan a asistir

2. (= certainly) something should definitely be done about that → decididamente, deberían hacer algo al respecto
yes, we definitely do need a car → sí, está clarísimo que necesitamos un coche, sí, decididamente necesitamos un coche
he is definitely leaving → es seguro que se va, definitivamente se va
they are definitely not for sale → definitivamente no están a la venta
I'll definitely go → seguro que iré
she definitely said two o'clock → estoy seguro de que dijo a las dos en punto
she said definitely two o'clock → dijo que seguro que a los dos en punto
I will definitely get it finished by tomorrow → definitivamente lo termino para mañana, seguro que lo termino para mañana
it's definitely better → es sin duda mejor
"are you going to Greece this summer?" - "yes, definitely" → -¿te vas a Grecia este verano? -sí, seguro
"do you think she'll pass?" - "definitely" → -¿crees que aprobará? -seguro or sin duda
"will you accept his offer?" - "definitely not!" → -¿vas a aceptar su oferta? -¡de ninguna manera!
"can I go on my own?" - "definitely not!" → -¿puedo ir solo? -¡ni hablar!

3. (= emphatically) [say, deny] → terminantemente, categóricamente; [state] → firmemente

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definitely [ˈdɛfɪnɪtli] adv (= certainly) → sans aucun doute, incontestablement
He's definitely the best player → C'est sans aucun doute lui le meilleur joueur.
definitely! (= yes, absolutely) → absolument !
"He's the best player." - "Definitely!" → "C'est le meilleur joueur." - "Absolument!"
I definitely think he'll come → Je suis sûr qu'il va venir.
to definitely decide on sb (= make final decision) → choisir qn en définitive

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definitely

adv

(= finally) decide, say → endgültig; it’s not definitely arranged/agreed yet → es steht noch nicht fest

(= clearly) → eindeutig; (= certainly) → bestimmt; (= whatever happens) → auf jeden Fall; definitely not → auf keinen Fall; she has definitely put on weight → sie hat eindeutig zugenommen; he definitely wanted to come → er wollte bestimmt kommen; that is definitely wrong → das ist bestimmt nicht richtig; that’s definitely an improvement/an advantage → das ist ganz sicherlich eine Verbesserung/ein Vorteil

(= emphatically) say → nachdrücklich, bestimmt

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definitely [ˈdɛfɪnɪtlɪ] adv (certainly) → di sicuro, certamente; (emphatically, state) → categoricamente; (appreciably, better, worse) → decisamente
definitely! → assolutamente!

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definitely [ˈdɛfɪnɪtlɪ] adv (certainly) → di sicuro, certamente; (emphatically, state) → categoricamente; (appreciably, better, worse) → decisamente
definitely! → assolutamente!

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