英语词汇“definitely”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

adv

Use definitely to describe something you don’t have any doubt about. If you are certain you're going to see your friend's band play, you can assure him that you'll definitely be there.

The adverb definitely is used to emphasize the certainty of whatever word it modifies. If you are sure you want apple pie, you could say you definitely want it. The base word definite can also mean "a certain limit," like the definite size a shelf must have to be. You wouldn't say "the carpenter definitely cuts the wood," to describe the exactness of the work; use precisely instead. AND, yes, definitely definitely has an e before the ly!

CHOOSE YOUR WORDS

definitely / definitively

Use definitely and definitively when there's no doubt, but save definitely for emphasis and definitively for the final say. If you definitely want to go to a party, but your mom definitively says no, then you aren't going. Quit asking.

Definitely means something is definite — it's unmistakable and clearly defined. It's definitely getting warmer on this planet. It can also mean, "Sure" or "Yes" in response to a question. Would you like cake? Definitely! If you forget how to spell it, just think definite plus -ly (keep the e). Here are some examples of definitely in action:

'No, you don't fail,' he assures her. 'You definitely pass.' (Washington Post)

It's best to wear comfy footwear, and definitely not heels, as their spikes can get stuck in the wooden walkway. (Washington Post)

I definitely felt like a little child again, doing the things I love to do, which is play hockey. (Los Angeles Times)

Definitively is a stronger word — anything definitive is official or conclusive. If a doctor gives you a definitive diagnosis, you know exactly what's wrong. It's not a promise that something will happen; it's a done deal. Just add -ly for definitively (once again, keep the e), to say things like, The court has ruled definitively in favor of the defendant. Here are more examples:

They are obsessed with them—especially the kind that are never definitively solved. (Time)

Since 2007, the government has eluded its responsibility and has now invented this farce of a discovery to definitively seize the property. (Los Angeles Times)

It is hard to say definitively, because Apple didn't provide exact figures for comparison. (Wall Street Journal)

As you can see, while there are definitely similarities between these two words, they are at heart definitively different! And that's final.

WORD FAMILY

definite: definitely, definiteness, definitive, indefinite+/definitive: definitively/indefinite: indefinitely, indefiniteness, indefinity

USAGE EXAMPLES

“It’s in a different area, completely the other side. Hurt a lot less when it happened, so I’m definitely encouraged.”

Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017)

“It was definitely a leap of faith,” Robinson said after a recent game at Michigan’s Crisler Arena.

New York Times(Jan 02, 2017)

“That list is probably 50 long, and this is definitely on that list.”

New York Times(Jan 02, 2017)

adv without question and beyond doubt

Syn

by all odds, decidedly, emphatically, in spades, unquestionably

单词	definitely
释义	definitely (once / 382 pages) adv Use definitely to describe something you don’t have any doubt about. If you are certain you're going to see your friend's band play, you can assure him that you'll definitely be there. The adverb definitely is used to emphasize the certainty of whatever word it modifies. If you are sure you want apple pie, you could say you definitely want it. The base word definite can also mean "a certain limit," like the definite size a shelf must have to be. You wouldn't say "the carpenter definitely cuts the wood," to describe the exactness of the work; use precisely instead. AND, yes, definitely definitely has an e before the ly! CHOOSE YOUR WORDS definitely / definitively Use definitely and definitively when there's no doubt, but save definitely for emphasis and definitively for the final say. If you definitely want to go to a party, but your mom definitively says no, then you aren't going. Quit asking. Definitely means something is definite — it's unmistakable and clearly defined. It's definitely getting warmer on this planet. It can also mean, "Sure" or "Yes" in response to a question. Would you like cake? Definitely! If you forget how to spell it, just think definite plus -ly (keep the e). Here are some examples of definitely in action: 'No, you don't fail,' he assures her. 'You definitely pass.' (Washington Post) It's best to wear comfy footwear, and definitely not heels, as their spikes can get stuck in the wooden walkway. (Washington Post) I definitely felt like a little child again, doing the things I love to do, which is play hockey. (Los Angeles Times) Definitively is a stronger word — anything definitive is official or conclusive. If a doctor gives you a definitive diagnosis, you know exactly what's wrong. It's not a promise that something will happen; it's a done deal. Just add -ly for definitively (once again, keep the e), to say things like, The court has ruled definitively in favor of the defendant. Here are more examples: They are obsessed with them—especially the kind that are never definitively solved. (Time) Since 2007, the government has eluded its responsibility and has now invented this farce of a discovery to definitively seize the property. (Los Angeles Times) It is hard to say definitively, because Apple didn't provide exact figures for comparison. (Wall Street Journal) As you can see, while there are definitely similarities between these two words, they are at heart definitively different! And that's final. WORD FAMILY definite: definitely, definiteness, definitive, indefinite+/definitive: definitively/indefinite: indefinitely, indefiniteness, indefinity USAGE EXAMPLES “It’s in a different area, completely the other side. Hurt a lot less when it happened, so I’m definitely encouraged.” Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) “It was definitely a leap of faith,” Robinson said after a recent game at Michigan’s Crisler Arena. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) “That list is probably 50 long, and this is definitely on that list.” New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) adv without question and beyond doubt Syn by all odds, decidedly, emphatically, in spades, unquestionably
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