definitely
gb/dˈɛfɪnɪtli/ us/dˈɛfɪnɪtli/
A2
Английский
~ 2600
Значения
0 значений
adverb
A2
property
1
Without any doubt
Used to say that something is sure or will happen for sure.
Модель употребления:
[someone] definitely [verb]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'definitely' with 'defiantly' because they look similar, but 'defiantly' means 'in a rebellious way'.
Синонимы
certainly (Slightly more formal, but otherwise very close in meaning.)
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surely (Can sound old-fashioned or rhetorical in some uses.)
Антонимы
possibly (Indicates uncertainty rather than certainty.)
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doubtfully (Suggests a lack of belief or confidence.)
Коллокации
definitely true
|definitely going
|definitely help
|definitely want
Темы
daily life
|opinions
|confirmation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
definitely
IPA
GB/dˈɛfɪnɪtli/
US/dˈɛfɪnɪtli/
Слоги и ударение
def - in - itely (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (def)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: definitely
- Plural: definitelies
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
most definitely
1/mˈoʊst dˈɛfɪnɪtli/
fixed phrase
informal
Certainly, with emphasis
Used to strongly agree or say yes with extra force.
Примеры
- "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.
Примеры
- "Do you like your new job?" – "Yes, definitely."
- "Is she your sister?" – "Yes, definitely."