definite
gb/dˈɛfɪnɪt/ us/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
B1
Anh
~ 3000
biztos, határozott, jól körülhatárolható, meghatározott
B1
1
biztos
A2
határozott
B1
Mẫu sử dụng:
[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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'definite' with 'definitive'. 'Definitive' means final or most authoritative, while 'definite' means clear and certain.
Nghĩa
Certain and not likely to change
Cụm từ đi kèm
definite answer
|definite decision
|definite plan
|definite time
|make it definite
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
indefinite (Means not fixed or decided; open-ended.)
|
uncertain (Means not sure or not having a clear answer.)
Chủ đề
communication
|decision-making
|certainty
|core_vocabulary
Định nghĩa
Clear and certain; not likely to change.
Clearly decided, fixed, or known, without any doubt or change expected.
B2
2
Mẫu sử dụng:
[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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Nghĩa
Having clear limits or boundaries
Cụm từ đi kèm
definite boundary
|definite shape
|definite period
|definite limit
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
vague (Not clear in shape, limits, or meaning.)
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indefinite (Without fixed limits or clear boundaries.)
Chủ đề
science
|description
|space
|core_vocabulary
Định nghĩa
Having clear limits or edges; not vague.
Having fixed and clear limits, edges, or shape.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
definite
IPA
GB/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
US/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
def - in - ite (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (def)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: definite
Họ từ
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
Cách diễn đạt
for definite
1/fɚ dˈɛfɪnɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
With complete certainty
Used to say something is sure and will not change.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- We should make it definite before telling everyone.
- They made it definite that the party will be on Saturday.