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ˈdefɪnətli Adverb Bre I Remember Sending Letter Expected

Word definitely
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈdefɪnətli / NAmE / ˈdefɪnətli /
Example
  • 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 /
  1. 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.
  2. 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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