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| Main Entry: |
definitely
 [def-uh-nit-lee] 
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | certainly |
| Synonyms: | 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, specifically, surely, undeniably, unequivocally, unmistakably, unquestionably, without doubt, without fail, without question |
| Antonyms: | doubtfully, dubiously, indefinitely, questionably |
| Main Entry: | expressly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | definitely, unambiguously |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, categorically, clearly, decidedly, directly, distinctly, explicitly, in no uncertain terms, manifestly, outright, plainly, pointedly, positively, specifically, unequivocally, unmistakably |
| Antonyms: | ambiguously |
| Main Entry: | particularly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | specifically |
| Synonyms: | decidedly, distinctly, especially, exceptionally, explicitly, expressly, in particular, individually, markedly, notably, outstandingly, peculiarly, principally, singularly, specially, surprisingly, uncommonly, unusually |
| Antonyms: | commonly, generally, usually |
Example Sentences
- Much of it has been clearly determined and explicitly directed to this high aim.
- Almost all the videos in libraries are purchased under contracts that explicitly bar re-copying.
- Computers already attempt to do these things, but need to be explicitly programmed for them.
| Main Entry: | purposely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | intentionally |
| Synonyms: | advisedly, by design, calculatedly, consciously, deliberately, designedly, explicitly, expressly, knowingly, on purpose, prepensely, purposedly, willfully, with intent |
| Notes: | purposely means 'intentionally, on purpose,' while purposefully means 'with a specific purpose or objective in mind' |
| Antonyms: | impulsively, spontaneously, unintentionally |
| Main Entry: | specifically |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | expressly, particularly |
| Synonyms: | accurately, categorically, characteristically, clearly, concretely, correctly, definitely, distinctively, especially, exactly, explicitly, in detail, in specie, indicatively, individually, minutely, peculiarly, pointedly, precisely, respectively, specially |
| Antonyms: | broadly, generally |
| Main Entry: | surely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without doubt |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, admittedly, assuredly, beyond doubt, beyond shadow of doubt, certainly, clearly, come what may, conclusively, decidedly, definitely, distinctly, doubtlessly, evidently, explicitly, fixedly, for certain, for real, indeed, indubitably, inevitably, inexorably, infallibly, irrefutably, manifestly, nothing else but, plainly, positively, rain or shine, to be sure, undoubtedly, unequivocally, unerringly, unfailingly, unmistakably, unquestionably, unshakably, with certainty, without fail |
| Antonyms: | doubtfully, questionably, uncertain |
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