definite
gb/dˈɛfɪnɪt/ us/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
B1
Engleză
~ 3000
biztos, határozott, jól körülhatárolható, meghatározott
B1
1
biztos
A2
határozott
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'definite' with 'definitive'. 'Definitive' means final or most authoritative, while 'definite' means clear and certain.
Sens
Certain and not likely to change
Colocații
definite answer
|definite decision
|definite plan
|definite time
|make it definite
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
indefinite (Means not fixed or decided; open-ended.)
|
uncertain (Means not sure or not having a clear answer.)
Teme
communication
|decision-making
|certainty
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Clear and certain; not likely to change.
Clearly decided, fixed, or known, without any doubt or change expected.
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Sens
Having clear limits or boundaries
Colocații
definite boundary
|definite shape
|definite period
|definite limit
Sinonime
distinct (Emphasizes being clearly separate from others.)
|
well-defined (Often used in formal or technical contexts to mean clearly described or bounded.)
Antonime
vague (Not clear in shape, limits, or meaning.)
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indefinite (Without fixed limits or clear boundaries.)
Teme
science
|description
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Having clear limits or edges; not vague.
Having fixed and clear limits, edges, or shape.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
definite
IPA
GB/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
US/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
Silabe și accent
def - in - ite (3 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (def)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: definite
Familie de cuvinte
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
Expresii
for definite
1/fɚ dˈɛfɪnɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
With complete certainty
Used to say something is sure and will not change.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- We should make it definite before telling everyone.
- They made it definite that the party will be on Saturday.