definitely
gb/dˈɛfɪnɪtli/ us/dˈɛfɪnɪtli/
A2
Angol
~ 2600
Jelentések
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adverb
A2
property
1
Without any doubt
Used to say that something is sure or will happen for sure.
Használati minta:
[someone] definitely [verb]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'definitely' with 'defiantly' because they look similar, but 'defiantly' means 'in a rebellious way'.
Szinonimák
certainly (Slightly more formal, but otherwise very close in meaning.)
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surely (Can sound old-fashioned or rhetorical in some uses.)
Antonimák
possibly (Indicates uncertainty rather than certainty.)
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doubtfully (Suggests a lack of belief or confidence.)
Szókapcsolatok
definitely true
|definitely going
|definitely help
|definitely want
Témák
daily life
|opinions
|confirmation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Példák
- I will definitely be at the meeting tomorrow.
- This movie is definitely worth watching.
- He definitely knows the answer to that question.
- You should definitely try the chocolate cake here.
- It’s definitely going to rain later.
Példák tanulóknak
- I will definitely call you.
- She is definitely my best friend.
- We will definitely go to the park.
- He is definitely a good teacher.
- This is definitely my favorite book.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
definitely
IPA
GB/dˈɛfɪnɪtli/
US/dˈɛfɪnɪtli/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
def - in - itely (3 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (def)
Szóalakok
Noun
- Base: definitely
- Plural: definitelies
Szócsalád
Forms
definitelies
noun
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
Kifejezések
most definitely
1/mˈoʊst dˈɛfɪnɪtli/
fixed phrase
informal
Certainly, with emphasis
Used to strongly agree or say yes with extra force.
Példák
- "Are you coming to the party?" – "Most definitely!"
- That was most definitely the best pizza I’ve ever had.
yes, definitely
1/jˈɛs | dˈɛfɪnɪtli/
fixed phrase
Agree completely and surely
Used to say yes in a way that shows you are very sure.
Példák
- "Do you like your new job?" – "Yes, definitely."
- "Is she your sister?" – "Yes, definitely."