definitely

[def-uh-nit-lee] / ˈdɛf ə nɪt li /

ADVERB

certainly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely clearly decidedly doubtless easily finally obviously plainly surely undeniably unequivocally unquestionably

WEAK

beyond any doubt categorically doubtlessly explicitly expressly far and away indubitably no ifs ands or buts about it positively specifically unmistakably without doubt without fail without question

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtedly doubtfully dubiously questionable questionably uncertain

WEAK

indefinitely

Example Sentences

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"Last year was definitely a much more difficult situation because in this moment last year I didn't know exactly what's going to happen," he said.

From Barron's

"CEOs definitely believe that the art of the deal and scaled consolidation is possible now," Solomon said on a conference call with analysts.

From Barron's

But it’s definitely time to start paying more attention to what’s happening in Tokyo.

From Barron's

But some buyers who took a pause then are returning now, she said: “The market’s definitely started to pick up.”

From The Wall Street Journal

definitely

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