definitely

/ˈdɛfɪnətli/

adverbdef · i · nite · ly

It’s DEF-INITELY: start with “def,” then “inite” (like “in it”), then “ly”—there’s NO “a” in definitely.

Yes, it's definitely. Remember the middle is **-finite-** (like “finite”), not **-finate-**.

Definitions

  1. adverbwithout any doubt; certainly
  2. adverbclearly or plainly; in a definite way

Examples

  • “I will definitely call you after school.”
  • “That is definitely the best idea we’ve heard today.”
  • “The directions were written so definitely that no one got lost.”

Synonyms

certainlysurelyundoubtedlyclearlypositively

Antonyms

doubtfullyuncertainly

Translations

ES definitivamentePT definitivamenteFR définitivement

Common misspellings

definatelydefinatlydefinetlydefinitalydefinitlydefinietlydefinitelly

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