انگلیسی

definite

gb/dˈɛfɪnɪt/ us/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
B1 انگلیسی
~ 3000
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
adjective B1 property
1

Certain and not likely to change

Clear and certain; not likely to change.

الگوی کاربرد: [something] is definite
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'definite' with 'definitive'. 'Definitive' means final or most authoritative, while 'definite' means clear and certain.
هم‌معنی‌ها
certain (Very close in meaning, but 'certain' often refers to personal conviction, while 'definite' can refer more to external facts or arrangements.) | clear-cut (Slightly more informal; emphasizes being obvious and easy to understand.)
متضادها
indefinite (Means not fixed or decided; open-ended.) | uncertain (Means not sure or not having a clear answer.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
definite answer |definite decision |definite plan |definite time |make it definite
موضوع‌ها
communication |decision-making |certainty |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

الگوی کاربرد: [something] has a definite [limit/shape/boundary]
هم‌معنی‌ها
distinct (Emphasizes being clearly separate from others.) | well-defined (Often used in formal or technical contexts to mean clearly described or bounded.)
متضادها
vague (Not clear in shape, limits, or meaning.) | indefinite (Without fixed limits or clear boundaries.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
definite boundary |definite shape |definite period |definite limit
موضوع‌ها
science |description |space |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
definite
IPA
GB/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
US/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
هجاها و تکیه
def - in - ite (۳ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (def)
صورت‌های واژه
Adjective
  • Base: definite
خانوادهٔ واژه
Core family
definitely adverb A2 define verb A2 definition noun A1
Related words
definitive adjective C1 definitively adverb
Negative and opposite forms
indefinite adjective B2 indefinitely adverb B2
Advanced or less common
definiteness noun
عبارت‌ها

for definite

1
/fɚ dˈɛfɪnɪt/
fixed phrase informal

With complete certainty

Used to say something is sure and will not change.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • We should make it definite before telling everyone.
  • They made it definite that the party will be on Saturday.

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