Definitely

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛfənɪtli/

Definitions of definitely

adverb used to emphasize the certainty or correctness of a statement or opinion

Example Sentences

A1 I definitely want to go to the park.

A2 She definitely passed her driving test.

B1 I definitely need to buy some groceries.

B2 He definitely improved his English skills.

C1 The new restaurant definitely exceeded my expectations.

C2 The team definitely deserved to win the championship.

Examples of definitely in a Sentence

formal Based on the data analysis, we can definitely conclude that the new marketing strategy is effective.

informal I'll definitely be at the party tonight, no doubt about it.

slang That movie was definitely lit, I loved every minute of it.

figurative Her words were like a dagger to his heart, they definitely left a lasting impact.

Grammatical Forms of definitely

• past tense: definitely
• plural: definitely
• comparative: more definitely
• superlative: most definitely
• present tense: definitely
• future tense: will definitely
• perfect tense: have definitely
• continuous tense: is definitely
• singular: definitely
• positive degree: definitely
• infinitive: to definitely
• gerund: definitely
• participle: definitely

Origin and Evolution of definitely

First Known Use: 1535 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'definitely' originated from the Latin word 'definitus', which means 'limited' or 'defined'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'definitely' has evolved to emphasize certainty and assurance in modern English usage.