definitely in Bengali বাংলা
definitely in Dogri डोगरी
definitely in English
- definitely⇄definitely, adverb.
1. in a definite manner.
Ex. Say definitely what you have in mind.
(SYN) clearly.
2. certainly.
Ex. Will you go? Definitely.
(SYN) surely, unquestionably, assuredly.
definitely in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
definitely in Hindi हिन्दी
definitely in Kashmiri कॉशुर
definitely in Maithili মৈথিলী
definitely in Marathi मराठी
definitely in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
definitely in Tamil தமிழ்
definitely in Urdu اُردُو
Definitely
Part of Speech
Adverb
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/ (British), /ˈdɛf.ə.nət.li/ (American)
Definitions
- Without any doubt; certainly.
- In a clear and definite manner.
Usage Examples
- I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
- She definitely needs more time to prepare.
Etymology
Derived from Latin "definitus" (fixed, determined) + English suffix "-ly" (adverbial marker), indicating certainty and precision.
Synonyms
- Certainly
- Absolutely
- Undoubtedly
Antonyms
- Possibly
- Uncertainly
- Indefinitely
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Definitivamente | /de.fi.ni.tiˈva.men.te/ |
| French | Définitivement | /de.fi.ni.tiv.mɑ̃/ |
| German | Definitiv | /ˌdeː.fi.niˈtiːf/ |
| Hindi | निश्चित रूप से | /niścit rūp se/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 肯定地 | /kěn dìng dì/ |
| Japanese | 確かに | /tashika ni/ |
| Russian | Определённо | /ɐprʲɪdʲɪˈlʲon.nə/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/
American English: /ˈdɛf.ə.nət.li/
Historical Usage
The word "definitely" emerged in the late 16th century from "definite," indicating certainty and precision in statements.
Cultural Nuances
In informal speech, "definitely" is often used for emphasis, sometimes replacing "yes" for strong agreement.
More Information
The word "definitely" is commonly misspelled as "definately," a frequent typographical mistake. It is widely used in both formal and informal communication to express certainty.