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definitely

adverb

ˈde-fə-nit-lē How to pronounce definitely (audio)
Definition of definitelynext
as in certainly
without any question that is definitely the kind of dog we're looking to adopt

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Recent Examples of definitely While some of these items can be digitized (and might be already), having the physical copy definitely can’t hurt. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026 What the veteran designer has come to realize is that bigger is definitely not always better. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Oportun offers funding amounts from $300 to $10,000, which is definitely on the smaller end compared to most other lenders. — Dan Avery,brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 With the Chiefs and Broncos being division rivals, the snarky remarks were definitely gonna be in the air. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for definitely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for definitely
  1. certainly
  2. surely
  3. sure
  4. clearly
  5. probably
  6. really
Adverb
  • None of the resolutions have made it to the president's desk, where Trump would almost certainly veto the measure.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Standing in the backyard of a house situated near a neighboring golf course, rider screams are certainly audible, and residents said the consistency of them is destroying their quality of life.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • Both were competitive, and huge television ratings will surely follow.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Zendaya was surely hard to miss on the red carpet, dazzling in a custom Prada gown embellished with what appeared to be silver sequins and appliqués and sheer white fabric at the low-cut neckline.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • Enduring principles can be enhanced by the essential replenishment of ideas — notions that might seem to contradict but that also sure can live in harmony.
    — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026
  • David Stearns sure did hear it about Pete Alonso this week at Citi Field the way George Steinbrenner heard it after Reggie came back to the Stadium and hit a home run for the Angels.
    — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of sure
Adverb
  • Costco clearly agrees because its beloved version is back in the bakery case.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
  • But Fernandez was clearly offside and, by challenging for the ball, was interfering with play.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • One fight that probably won’t have as much intrigue, but still should be fun, is between Gable Steveson and Sean Sharaf.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Why pet owners are building dog grooming routines The biggest driver behind the boom in luxury pet accessories probably is not beauty at all.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • Unloading about the time-travel stuff is important, but what really lifts some of the burden from Julia’s shoulders is being able to talk about Claire with Davina.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The second-year starting linebacker was an all-conference selection last season and has really turned it up a notch as a senior.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
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“Definitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/definitely. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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