definite
gb/dˈɛfɪnɪt/ us/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
B1
Английски
~ 3000
Значения
0 значения
adjective
B1
property
1
Certain and not likely to change
Clear and certain; not likely to change.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is definite
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'definite' with 'definitive'. 'Definitive' means final or most authoritative, while 'definite' means clear and certain.
Синоними
certain (Very close in meaning, but 'certain' often refers to personal conviction, while 'definite' can refer more to external facts or arrangements.)
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clear-cut (Slightly more informal; emphasizes being obvious and easy to understand.)
Антоними
indefinite (Means not fixed or decided; open-ended.)
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uncertain (Means not sure or not having a clear answer.)
Колокации
definite answer
|definite decision
|definite plan
|definite time
|make it definite
Теми
communication
|decision-making
|certainty
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- We have a definite date for the meeting.
- There is no definite answer to that question yet.
- She gave me a definite promise to help.
- The rules are definite and must be followed.
- We need a definite plan before we start.
Примери за учащи
- The time for the party is definite.
- I have a definite answer for you.
- This is a definite rule.
- We need a definite plan.
- The date is definite now.
adjective
B2
property
2
Having clear limits or boundaries
Having clear limits or edges; not vague.
Модел на употреба:
[something] has a definite [limit/shape/boundary]
Синоними
distinct (Emphasizes being clearly separate from others.)
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well-defined (Often used in formal or technical contexts to mean clearly described or bounded.)
Антоними
vague (Not clear in shape, limits, or meaning.)
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indefinite (Without fixed limits or clear boundaries.)
Колокации
definite boundary
|definite shape
|definite period
|definite limit
Теми
science
|description
|space
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- This plant has a definite shape that makes it easy to identify.
- The project has a definite time frame.
- The border between the two countries is definite.
- There is a definite limit to how much we can spend.
Примери за учащи
- The table has a definite shape.
- We have a definite time for the test.
- There is a definite line on the map.
- The game has a definite end.
Граматика
Речникова форма
definite
IPA
GB/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
US/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
Срички и ударение
def - in - ite (3 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (def)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: definite
Семейство думи
Core family
Related words
definitive
adjective C1
definitively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
indefinite
adjective B2
indefinitely
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
definiteness
noun
Изрази
for definite
1/fɚ dˈɛfɪnɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
With complete certainty
Used to say something is sure and will not change.
Примери
- I’ll let you know for definite tomorrow.
- We’re going to win this match for definite.
make it definite
1/mˈeɪk ˈɪt dˈɛfɪnɪt/
fixed phrase
Decide or fix something clearly
To decide something so it is clear and certain.
Примери
- We should make it definite before telling everyone.
- They made it definite that the party will be on Saturday.