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ˈdefɪnətli Adverb Bre I Remember Sending Letter Expected
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BrE / ˈdefɪnətli / NAmE / ˈdefɪnətli / |
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- i definitely remember sending the letter.
- ‘was it what you expected?’ ‘yes, definitely.’
- ‘do you plan to have children?’ ‘definitely not!’
- some old people want help; others most definitely do not.
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definitely(adverb)BrE / ˈdefɪnətli / NAmE / ˈdefɪnətli / - 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.’
- ‘Do you plan to have children?’ ‘Definitely not!’
- Some old people want help; others most definitely do not.
- 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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