definite
gb/dˈɛfɪnɪt/ us/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
B1
Anglų
~ 3000
biztos, határozott, jól körülhatárolható, meghatározott
B1
1
biztos
A2
határozott
B1
Vartosenos šablonas:
[something] is definite
We have a definite date for the meeting.
Már van biztos időpontunk a megbeszélésre.
There is no definite answer to that question yet.
Erre a kérdésre még nincs biztos válasz.
She gave me a definite promise to help.
The rules are definite and must be followed.
We need a definite plan before we start.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The time for the party is definite.
A buli időpontja már biztos.
I have a definite answer for you.
Van számodra határozott válaszom.
This is a definite rule.
We need a definite plan.
The date is definite now.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'definite' with 'definitive'. 'Definitive' means final or most authoritative, while 'definite' means clear and certain.
Reikšmė
Certain and not likely to change
Kolokacijos
definite answer
|definite decision
|definite plan
|definite time
|make it definite
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
indefinite (Means not fixed or decided; open-ended.)
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uncertain (Means not sure or not having a clear answer.)
Temos
communication
|decision-making
|certainty
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
Clear and certain; not likely to change.
Clearly decided, fixed, or known, without any doubt or change expected.
B2
2
Vartosenos šablonas:
[something] has a definite [limit/shape/boundary]
This plant has a definite shape that makes it easy to identify.
Ennek a növénynek határozott formája van, ezért könnyű azonosítani.
The project has a definite time frame.
A projektnek meghatározott időkerete van.
The border between the two countries is definite.
There is a definite limit to how much we can spend.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The table has a definite shape.
Az asztalnak határozott formája van.
We have a definite time for the test.
Megvan a teszt pontos időpontja.
There is a definite line on the map.
The game has a definite end.
Reikšmė
Having clear limits or boundaries
Kolokacijos
definite boundary
|definite shape
|definite period
|definite limit
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
vague (Not clear in shape, limits, or meaning.)
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indefinite (Without fixed limits or clear boundaries.)
Temos
science
|description
|space
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
Having clear limits or edges; not vague.
Having fixed and clear limits, edges, or shape.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
definite
IPA
GB/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
US/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
def - in - ite (3 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (def)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: definite
Žodžių šeima
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
Posakiai
for definite
1/fɚ dˈɛfɪnɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
With complete certainty
Used to say something is sure and will not change.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- We should make it definite before telling everyone.
- They made it definite that the party will be on Saturday.