definitely
gb/dˈɛfɪnɪtli/ us/dˈɛfɪnɪtli/
A2
Ingles
~ 2600
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb
A2
property
1
Without any doubt
Used to say that something is sure or will happen for sure.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] definitely [verb]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'definitely' with 'defiantly' because they look similar, but 'defiantly' means 'in a rebellious way'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
certainly (Slightly more formal, but otherwise very close in meaning.)
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surely (Can sound old-fashioned or rhetorical in some uses.)
Mga kasalungat
possibly (Indicates uncertainty rather than certainty.)
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doubtfully (Suggests a lack of belief or confidence.)
Mga kolokasyon
definitely true
|definitely going
|definitely help
|definitely want
Mga tema
daily life
|opinions
|confirmation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
definitely
IPA
GB/dˈɛfɪnɪtli/
US/dˈɛfɪnɪtli/
Mga pantig at diin
def - in - itely (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (def)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: definitely
- Plural: definitelies
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon
most definitely
1/mˈoʊst dˈɛfɪnɪtli/
fixed phrase
informal
Certainly, with emphasis
Used to strongly agree or say yes with extra force.
Mga Halimbawa
- "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.
Mga Halimbawa
- "Do you like your new job?" – "Yes, definitely."
- "Is she your sister?" – "Yes, definitely."