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# definitely

adverb (definitely)

«definitely» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Definitely means certainly, without any doubt. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/definitely/#m1)
2. Definitely can be used as a strong «yes»: «Are you coming?» — «Definitely!» [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/definitely/#m2)

### In the lessons

In everyday talk it shows you are sure: «I will definitely be there.» In writing and maths reasoning, «definitely» marks something that must be true, unlike «maybe» or «probably». Phrases: «definitely not», «most definitely», «I definitely think…».

### Examples

- I will definitely come to your party. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/definitely/#x1)
- That is definitely the best pizza I have ever had. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/definitely/#x2)
- «Do you want ice cream?» «Definitely!» [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/definitely/#x3)
- It is definitely going to rain today. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/definitely/#x4)
- He definitely locked the door — I watched him. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/definitely/#x5)
- That is definitely not my coat. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/definitely/#x6)
- A square definitely has four equal sides. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/definitely/#x7)
- We definitely need more practice before the match. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/definitely/#x8)
- No one could deny that the dispute had been definitely settled. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/definitely/#x9)

### Note

One of the most misspelt words: definite + ly — d-e-f-i-n-i-t-e-l-y (not «definately» or «defiantly»; «defiantly» means rudely refusing). In probability, «definitely» = certain (it will happen for sure).

## In Jewish tradition

In everyday talk it shows you are sure: «I will definitely be there.» In writing and maths reasoning, «definitely» marks something that must be true, unlike «maybe» or «probably». Phrases: «definitely not», «most definitely», «I definitely think…».

### Examples

- The supplemental paragraphs have been printed in modern form by Kalisch ; they identify the several letters of the Heptad more definitely with the planets, days of the week, human attributes and organs of the senses. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/definitely/#x1)

### Note

One of the most misspelt words: definite + ly — d-e-f-i-n-i-t-e-l-y (not «definately» or «defiantly»; «defiantly» means rudely refusing). In probability, «definitely» = certain (it will happen for sure).

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «definitely» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/definitely/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«definitely» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/definitely.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «definitely» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/definitely/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«definitely» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/definitely.html) on Mova free.