- a way of emphasizing that something is true and that there is no doubt about it
- I definitely remember sending the letter.
- ‘Was it what you expected?’ ‘Yes, definitely.’
- ‘Would you like to go back there?’ ‘Definitely not!'
- She most definitely did not want my help.
- The claim is definitely true.
- If you want to know more I'd definitely recommend checking out this guide .
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- in a way that is certain or that shows that you are certain
- The date of the move has not been definitely decided yet (= it may change).
- Please say definitely whether you will be coming or not.
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