Use definitely to describe something you don’t have any doubt about. If you are certain you’re going to see your friend’s band play, you can assure him that you’ll definitely be there.
The adverb definitely is used to emphasize the certainty of whatever word it modifies. If you are sure you want apple pie, you could say you definitely want it. The base word definite can also mean «a certain limit,» like the definite size a shelf must have to be. You wouldn’t say «the carpenter definitely cuts the wood,» to describe the exactness of the work; use precisely instead. AND, yes, definitely definitely has an e before the ly!
Definitions of definitely
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adverb
without question and beyond doubt
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: in a definite way : in a way free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity
I will definitely be there.
He’s very smart and very funny and is definitely a practical actor. He comes to work to get his job done and to make the best movie possible …—
Anna Kendrick
Omaha is definitely not hip; green-haired XML programmers do not glide past gourmet coffee emporiums on Razor scooters.—Adam Rogers
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a
—used in speech as a forceful way of expressing agreement or saying «yes»
«Do you think they’ll win?» «Definitely!»
b
—used in speech in the phrase definitely not as a forceful way of expressing disagreement or saying «no»
«Do you agree with him?» «Definitely not!»
Synonyms
Word History
First Known Use
1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of definitely was
in 1574
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definitelyПерсональный Сократ > definitely
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definitely[‘defɪnɪtlɪ]
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определенно, ясно, точно, несомненно, бесспорно, непременно
He is definitely better. — Ему стало бесспорно лучше.
We are definitely not going there. — Мы туда точно не пойдем.
You will come, won’t you? Definitely! — Вы ведь приедете? Обязательно! /Непременно!
USAGE:
(1.) Наречие definitely отностся к группе усилительных наречий: certainly, surely, definitely, naturally. Наречие definitely обычно перед определяемым словом. (2.) Definitely усиливает высказанное утверждение: the paintings were definitely not for sale картины определенно/без сомнения/конечно же не продавались/были не для продажи; the call definitely came from your phone телефонный вызов был сделан, бесспорно, с вашего телефона. (3.) Для выражения уверенности в том, что было сказано, чаще используется certainly: she was certainly the best student она, конечно же, была лучшей студенткой. Для выражения уверенности в том, что событие произойдет, употребляются certainly и definitely, но не surely: the conference will certainly/definitely be postponed конференция наверняка будет отложена. Naturally подчеркивает соответствие описываемого события ожиданиям: the child was crying, so naturally mother was upset ребенок плакал и мама, естественно, была расстроена. Surely выражает надежду или точку зрения, допускающую некоторое сомнение, возможность ошибки: we’ve surely met somewhere мы, я уверен, где-то встречались. (4.) See certainly, adv; USAGE (1.).
English-Russian combinatory dictionary > definitely
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definitelyбесспорно, определенно, непременно
(1). Наречие definitely относится к группе усилительных наречий certainly, surely, definitely, naturally и стоит обычно перед определяемым словом.
(2). Definitely усиливает высказанное утверждение:The paintings were definitely not for sale — Картины определенно/без сомнения/конечно же не продавались (были не для продажи).
The call definitely came from your phone — Телефонный вызов был сделан, бесспорно, с вашего телефона.
(3). Для выражения уверенности в том, что было сказано, чаще используется certainly:
She was certainly the best student — Она, конечно же, была лучшей студенткой.
Для выражения уверенности в том, что событие произойдет, употребляется certainly и definitely, но не surely:
The conference will certainly/definitely be postponed — Конференция наверняка будет отложена.
Naturally подчеркивает соответствие описываемого события ожиданиям:
The child was crying, so naturally Mother was upset — Ребенок плакал и мама, естественно, была расстроена.
Surely выражает надежду или точку зрения, допускающую некоторое сомнение, возможность ошибки:
We’ve surely met somewhere — Мы, я уверен, где-то встречались.
(4). See certainly, .
English-Russian word troubles > definitely
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definitelyАнгло-русский синонимический словарь > definitely
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Definitely!Англо-русский синонимический словарь > Definitely!
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definitely[ʹdefınıtlı]
1) определённо, ясно, точно; несомненно
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definitely[‘defɪnɪtlɪ]
1) Общая лексика: наверно, наверное, несомненно, точно, ясно, определенно, безусловно , обязательно , наверняка, абсолютно точно, однозначно, действительно
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > definitely
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definitelyоднозначно
and a new valve should be installed in that cylinder to definitely determine if the valve was defective и для того чтобы однозначно определить, не является ли данный клапан неисправным, надо в этом цилиндре установить новый [ т.е. другой] клапан
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definitely1. adv определённо, ясно, точно; несомненно
2. adv разг. конечно, разумеется
Синонимический ряд:
1. certainly (other) certainly; clearly; doubtlessly; surely; unmistakably; unquestionably
2. completely (other) completely; entirely; thoroughly; unconditionally; utterly; wholly
3. easily (other) absolutely; doubtless; easily; positively; unequivocally
4. expressly (other) categorically; explicitly; expressly; specifically
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definitelyБольшой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > definitely
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definitely[`defɪnətlɪ]
определенно, точно, явно
Англо-русский большой универсальный переводческий словарь > definitely
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definitely1 (0) конечно; несомненно; определенно; точно; ясно
2 (v) разумеется
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определенно, точно, явно
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[‘def·i·nite·ly || ‘defɪnɪtlɪ]
определенно, ясно, несомненно, точно* * *
наверно
наверное
наверняка
определен
определено
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определенно
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definitelyEnglish-Russian dictionary of technical terms > definitely
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Definitely!Я согласен! Конечно!
Difficulties of the English language (lexical reference) English-Russian dictionary > Definitely!
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definitely[‘def(ə)nətlɪ]
нареч.
определённо, точно, явно
Syn:
Англо-русский современный словарь > definitely
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definitelyнаверно
наверное
наверняка
определен
определено
предначертано
предопределено
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definitelyEnglish-Russian big medical dictionary > definitely
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definitelyadv.oprěděljeno · определьено
Dictionary English-Interslavic > definitely
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definitely divergentБольшой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > definitely divergent
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definitely significantБольшой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > definitely significant
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Definitely — Def i*nite*ly, adv. In a definite manner; with precision; precisely; determinately. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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definitely — index fairly (clearly) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
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definitely — 1580s, from DEFINITE (Cf. definite) + LY (Cf. ly) (2). As a colloquial emphatic word, attested by 1931 … Etymology dictionary
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definitely — [adv] certainly absolutely, beyond any doubt, categorically, clearly, decidedly, doubtless, doubtlessly, easily, explicitly, expressly, far and away*, finally, indubitably, no ifs ands or buts about it*, obviously, plainly, positively,… … New thesaurus
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definitely — ► ADVERB ▪ without doubt; certainly … English terms dictionary
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definitely — [[t]de̱fɪnɪtli[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) ADV GRADED: ADV before v, ADV with cl/group (emphasis) You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion. I m definitely going to get in touch with… … English dictionary
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definitely — definite, definitely have useful roles as emphasizing words, and should not be dismissed too readily as superfluous: • His expression was bland, unreadable, but there was a definite glint in his eye that made her pulse begin to race E. Richmond,… … Modern English usage
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definitely — def|i|nite|ly S1 [ˈdefınıtli, ˈdefənıtli] adv without any doubt = ↑certainly ▪ Do you reckon Margot will be there? Definitely not . ▪ The hotel fitness centre is definitely worth a visit. ▪ I definitely need a holiday … Dictionary of contemporary English
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definitely — def|i|nite|ly [ defənıtli ] adverb ** 1. ) without any doubt: Your dessert is definitely the best one here. I m definitely not going to Ben s party tonight. 2. ) used for emphasizing that you mean yes : So we ll see you on Sunday at 7:00?… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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definitely */*/ — UK [ˈdef(ə)nətlɪ] / US [ˈdefənɪtlɪ] adverb 1) without any doubt Your dessert is definitely the best one here. That s definitely not the man I saw running away. 2) used for emphasizing that you mean yes So we ll see you on Sunday at 7 o clock?… … English dictionary
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definitely — adv. Definitely is used with these adjectives: ↑fishy, ↑ready, ↑true, ↑worth, ↑worthwhile Definitely is used with these verbs: ↑deserve, ↑establish, ↑help, ↑improve, ↑need, ↑ … Collocations dictionary
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adverb
in a clear and definite manner; unambiguously.
unequivocally; positively.
interjection
(used to express complete agreement or strong affirmation): Are you starting your diet tomorrow? Definitely!
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Origin of definitely
First recorded in 1575–85; definite + -ly
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MORE ABOUT DEFINITELY
What does definitely mean?
Definitely is an adverb that usually means certainly or without a doubt. It also has this meaning when it’s used as a single-word response.
Definitely is also sometimes used as an adverb to describe an action as clearly defined or precise. When definitely is used as a single word in response to a question or other statement, it is called an interjection or sentence substitute. When used this way, it is very similar to saying certainly or absolutely.
Example: I will definitely be there tomorrow—I promise.
Where does definitely come from?
Definitely is first recorded in English around the early 1580s. It is a combination of the adjective definite (meaning “clearly defined, precise, exact” or “positive, certain, sure”) and the suffix –ly, which makes adverbs out of adjectives.
Definitely is frequently used to emphasize the certainty of something or reduce uncertainty, as in Don’t worry—you will definitely be OK.
Definitely is commonly used as an interjection, or sentence substitute, meaning it does in one word what usually takes a whole sentence to do. When someone asks if you’ll be able to come to their party, instead of saying I’ll definitely be there, you could just say Definitely! When used in this way, definitely often has the added benefit of expressing excitement or enthusiasm. This use is typically considered informal.
Definitely also sometimes gets used as a sentence modifier, meaning it is used at the beginning or end of the sentence to comment on the statement as a whole, as in We’ll get it done, definitely.
Occasionally, definitely gets used ironically, meaning “not definitely at all,” as in Sure, I would definitely pay a hundred bucks for that piece of junk.
Although their meanings are definitely close, definitely and definitively are used differently, with definitively typically referring to an action that is final or decisive, rather than simply precise or exact.
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How is definitely used in real life?
Definitely is typically used for emphasis, especially when you want to convince someone of the certainty of something. When used as an interjection, it’s usually enthusiastic and informal.
Just a little FYI for certain people…I am the only person that manages my social media…I don’t have anyone posting for me and I DEFINITELY block whoever I choose to. Thank you. As you were. 🙏🏼😈
— tom ellis (@tomellis17) February 20, 2020
Before u share ur secrets, make sure that your listener is not a speaker and definitely not a script writer.
— ` (@slaaaapsoil) February 15, 2020
“One of the highlights of the night was definitely seeing the video of all the Liverpool fans chanting along to One Kiss afterwards.” @DUALIPA on her memories of the Reds in Kiev, hopefully getting to a game and coming to Liverpool in May 🙌
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 20, 2020
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Is definitely used correctly in the following sentence?
I definitely want to go tomorrow, but I’m just not sure I can.
Words related to definitely
absolutely, clearly, decidedly, doubtless, easily, finally, obviously, plainly, surely, undeniably, unequivocally, unquestionably, categorically, doubtlessly, explicitly, expressly, far and away, indubitably, positively, specifically
How to use definitely in a sentence
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For all you last minute planners out there, there’s definitely plenty of time left to plan to bake your way to their hearts.
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The difference now, Warren said, is that today “there definitely are more common touchpoints even for people who don’t play games.”
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Refillable hand warmers will definitely need to be placed in a pouch to avoid burns, but the model you buy should come with one.
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However, there’s definitely something to be said for having individual control over certain aspects.
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Well, Summers is definitely on the outside at this moment, and there’s no reason to think he’s going to be bullied into silence.
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The lascivious sex predator is out; the deep-pocketed caped crusader is most definitely in.
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And there is definitely something to finding solace in food, familiarity, and memory.
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JSwipe definitely gives off less of a hookup vibe than others.
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Like, the party was definitely over, but we just kept taking drugs anyway [laughs].
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But the title of Best Death definitely belongs to Bob Stookey, who got bitten by a zombie then captured by cannibals.
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But hitherto, before these new ideas began to spread in our community, the mass of men and women definitely settled down.
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Nigel might pray to a pale Madonna; Isaacson dealt with a definitely blunted woman of the world.
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The high rank, the great riches of his father he rather implied than definitely mentioned.
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Before definitely deciding to give up Kullak and come to him, Deppe insisted that I should hear one of his scholars play.
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And I would respectfully suggest that this interview must definitely terminate the matter one way or the other.
British Dictionary definitions for definitely
adverb
in a definite manner
(sentence modifier) certainlyhe said he was coming, definitely
sentence substitute
unquestionably: used to confirm an assumption by a questioner
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Borderline cases, symptomatic of vagueness, are cases to which the predicate neither definitely applies nor definitely doesn’t apply, where ˜definitely™ is now given a semantic analysis as opposed to an epistemic one. ❋ Hyde, Dominic (2005)
But her name definitely has a better meaning than mine does. ❋ Courtney Sheinmel (2010)
The title definitely hurt Zack & Miri, which is a little ridiculous. ❋ Unknown (2009)
It is a cliche to say «groundbreaking» but it works on so many levels the term definitely applies. ❋ Unknown (2009)
The term definitely has religious overtones just google it. ❋ Unknown (2006)
Nowadays, the term definitely is either self mocking or derisive depending on who uses it. ❋ Unknown (2004)
The idea of playing with your food is always appealing and using something that has the word «rake» in the title definitely falls into that category. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Co-conference chair Jennifer Pahlka from TechWeb acknowledged that the title definitely seemed to get under people’s skin. ❋ Unknown (2009)
This definitely is an «apples-and-oranges» comparison. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Unfortunately for me, I do not speak German, but this definitely is a book I’d buy in English. ❋ Nalini Singh (2009)
We really love reading the posts and comments too, this definitely is a source of intellectual bloggers and commenters. ❋ Unknown (2009)
It just so happens that the majority of Bond Films that Moore were in were extremely corny and unbelievable, and this definitely is the most unbelievable of them all. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Peggy said … nicholas: This definitely is a sign of wider sexism. ❋ Peggy (2008)
I attended a rally by both candidates last week – Obama definitely is a speaker, orator and can move a crowd – but once you get home from the rally you wonder what DID he say – only thing I can come up with is he is going to change politics in Washington DC – yet accepts the endorsements from them. ❋ Unknown (2008)
I agree that this definitely is a shot-for-shot remake of Rec and that it would be terrible if the source material was altered, but do you think Quarantine may end differently (aside from the reporter’s fate)? ❋ Unknown (2008)
With these two both starring, this definitely is a film to follow. ❋ Unknown (2008)
This definitely is a new revolution in filmmaking and I’m so glad to finally see Marvel’s central universe be applied to movies as well. ❋ Unknown (2008)
People should definitely [pay] more attention to [proper spelling] and [grammar]. ❋ Starx (2005)
Holy shit I can’t believe Nick [spelled] «definitely» with two [Z’s] and a U, what [an idiot]! ❋ Metal Frosty (2008)
«Hey, [we should] [get coffee] some time and hang out!»
«[Uh]…Yeah, definitely!» ❋ Michelle M. (2008)
[Definitely]. ❋ SouthLondoner (2010)
[We should] [go] see that [movie].
~Yeah, definitely. ❋ Megs (2005)
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Guy 2: you have extreme depression and anxiety, see a doctor or therapist. ❋ (2021)
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Joe: [It’s simple] (Insert [definition of definition of definition] here) ❋ Epictimeofgamers (2020)
Hey john [what are you doing]
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def·i·nite
(dĕf′ə-nĭt)
adj.
1.
a. Clearly defined; explicitly precise: a definite statement of the terms of the will. See Synonyms at explicit.
b. Forthright and unambiguous: The doctor was very definite about what foods you should avoid.
2. Clearly developed or firmly decided: no definite idea of what to do for a career.
3. Readily distinguished or certain: at a definite disadvantage.
4. Grammar Limiting or particularizing.
5. Botany
a. Of a fixed number usually less than 20, as certain floral organs, especially stamens.
b. Cymose; determinate.
[Middle English diffinite, defined, from Latin dēfīnītus, past participle of dēfīnīre, to define; see define.]
def′i·nite·ly adv.
def′i·nite·ness n.
Usage Note: Definite and definitive both apply to what is precisely defined or explicitly set forth. But definitive most often refers specifically to a judgment or description that serves as a standard or reference point for others, as in the definitive decision of the court (which sets forth a final resolution of a judicial matter) or the definitive biography of Nelson (that is, the biography that sets the standard against which all other accounts of Nelson’s life must be measured).
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
definitely
(ˈdɛfɪnɪtlɪ)
adv
1. in a definite manner
2. (sentence modifier) certainly: he said he was coming, definitely.
sentence substitute
unquestionably: used to confirm an assumption by a questioner
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
def•i•nite•ly
(ˈdɛf ə nɪt li)
adv.
1. in a definite manner; unambiguously.
2. unequivocally; positively.
interj.
3. (used to express complete agreement or strong affirmation.)
[1575–85]
Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
surely
– definitely – certainly – naturally
1. ‘surely’
You use surely for emphasis when you are objecting to something that has been said or done.
‘I can have it ready for next week.’ – ‘Surely you can get it done sooner than that?’
Their lawyers claim that they have not broken any rules, but surely this is not good practice.
2. ‘definitely’ and ‘certainly’
Don’t use ‘surely’ simply to give strong emphasis to a statement. Use definitely.
They were definitely not happy.
The call definitely came from your phone.
In British English, you don’t use ‘surely’ when you are agreeing with something that has been said, or confirming that something is true. Use certainly.
Ellie was certainly a student at the university but I’m not sure about her brother.
‘You like him, don’t you?’ – ‘I certainly do.’
American speakers use both surely and certainly to agree with requests and statements.
‘It is still a difficult world for women.’ – ‘Oh, certainly.’
Surely, yes, I agree with that.
Don’t use ‘surely’ to say emphatically that something will happen in the future. Use definitely or certainly.
The conference will definitely be postponed.
If nothing is done, there will certainly be problems.
3. ‘naturally’
Don’t use ‘surely’ to emphasize that something is what you would expect in particular circumstances. Use naturally.
His sister was crying, so naturally Sam was upset.
Naturally, some of the information will be irrelevant.
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definitely
adverb certainly, clearly, obviously, surely, easily, plainly, absolutely, positively, decidedly, needless to say, without doubt, unquestionably, undeniably, categorically, without question, unequivocally, unmistakably, far and away, without fail, beyond any doubt, indubitably, come hell or high water (informal) Something should definitely be done about him.
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Translations
rozhodněsamozřejměurčitě
bestemthelt sikkert
ehdottomastivarmasti
definitivno
biztosanfeltétlenülhatározottan
áreiîanlega
明確に
명확히
sevedavsekakorzagotovo
definitivt
อย่างแน่นอน
dứt khoát
definitely
[ˈdefɪnɪtlɪ] ADV
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definitely
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definite
(ˈdefinit) adjective
clear; fixed or certain. I’ll give you a definite answer later.
ˈdefinitely adverb
clearly or certainly. She definitely said I wasn’t to wait; Her dress is definitely not red.
definite article the name given to the word the
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definitely
→ بالتَّأْكِيد rozhodně bestemt zweifellos οριστικά indudablemente ehdottomasti assurément definitivno definitivamente 明確に 명확히 absoluut absolutt zdecydowanie definitivamente определенно definitivt อย่างแน่นอน kesinlikle dứt khoát 肯定地
Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
определенно, точно, несомненно, ясно
наречие ↓
- определённо, ясно, точно; несомненно
he is definitely better — ему бесспорно лучше 
John is definitely coming. — Джон точно придёт.
- разг. конечно, разумеется
Мои примеры
Словосочетания
Примеры с переводом
John is definitely coming.
Джон точно придёт.
Возможные однокоренные слова
definite — определенный, точный, ясный
indefinitely — бесконечно, неопределенно, до бесконечности, на неопределенное время, неясно
definiteness — определенность, ясность, точность, несомненность
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
definite + -ly
Pronunciation[edit]
- (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈdɛf.ɪnɪt.li/, /ˈdɛf.ənɪt.li/, /ˈdɛf.nɪt.li/
Adverb[edit]
definitely (comparative more definitely, superlative most definitely)
- Without question and beyond doubt.
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Joe definitely doesn’t know how to drive a tractor.
- She said she wasn’t coming, definitely.
-
- In a definite manner; decisively.
- 1912, Joseph Conrad, A Personal Record Chapter IV
- It was really impossible on board that ship to get away definitely from Almayer
- 1916, Claud Field (translator), Nikolai Gogol, The Nose, (1836)
- And the Nose definitely turned away.
- 2003, Herbert Mitgang, Once Upon a Time in New York (page 187)
- And these Elders were men of good standing in that community, and they swore definitely before the counsel that this lady committed this impropriety, and there was nobody to gainsay that, except the lady herself, […]
- 1912, Joseph Conrad, A Personal Record Chapter IV
Translations[edit]
without question and beyond doubt
- Arabic: بِالتَّأْكِيد (bi-t-taʔkīd)
- Belarusian: пэ́ўна (péŭna), напэ́ўна (napéŭna)
- Bulgarian: със сигурност (sǎs sigurnost)
- Catalan: definitivament (ca)
- Chinese:
- Mandarin: 肯定 (zh) (kěndìng), 定然 (zh) (dìngrán)
- Czech: rozhodně (cs), určitě (cs)
- Dutch: zeker (nl), zeker weten, zonder twijfel
- Esperanto: nepre (eo), certe (eo)
- Finnish: ehdottomasti (fi), varmasti (fi)
- French: décidément (fr), certainement (fr), sans conteste (fr), assurément (fr)
- Galician: definitivamente
- Georgian: უეჭველად (ueč̣velad), ნამდვილად (namdvilad)
- German: definitiv (de), bestimmt (de), sicher (de)
- Hebrew: בהחלט
- Hungarian: biztosan (hu), feltétlenül (hu), kétségkívül (hu), kétségtelenül (hu), okvetlenül (hu), bizonyosan (hu), minden bizonnyal
- Icelandic: örugglega (is)
- Italian: indubbiamente (it), non ci piove
- Japanese: 確かに (たしかに, tashika ni), きっと (ja) (kitto), 必ず (ja) (かならず, kanarazu)
- Korean: 명확히 (ko) (myeonghwakhi), 반드시 (ko) (bandeusi), 확실히 (ko) (hwaksilhi)
- Latvian: noteikti
- Macedonian: определено (opredeleno), несомнено (nesomneno), дефинитивно (definitivno)
- Malay: pasti (ms)
- Norwegian: definitivt, utvilsomt n
- Persian: حتماً (fa) (hatman)
- Polish: na pewno (pl), zdecydowanie (pl)
- Portuguese: definitivamente (pt)
- Russian: определённо (ru) (opredeljónno), несомне́нно (ru) (nesomnénno), наверняка́ (ru) (navernjaká)
- Serbo-Croatian:
- Cyrillic: дефинитивно
- Roman: definitivno (sh)
- Slovene: definitivno, zagotovo, nedvomno
- Spanish: definitivamente (es), indudablemente (es)
- Swedish: definitivt (sv)
- Turkish: kesinlikle (tr)
- Ukrainian: напе́вно (napévno)
An emphatic affirmative answer; of course
See also[edit]
- definitively
- absolutely
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WordReference English-Russian Dictionary © 2023:
| Главные переводы | ||
| английский | русский | |
| definitely adv | (certainly) | определенно, точно, явно нар |
| The student definitely appreciates the scholarship money. | ||
| Студент явно дорожит стипендией. |
Collins Russian Dictionary 2nd Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 2000, 1997:
definitely [ˈdɛfɪnɪtlɪ]
adv (positively) определённо; (certainly) несомне́нно
* is used to mark translations which have irregular inflections. The Russian-English side of the dictionary gives inflectional information.
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