definitely
/ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/
adverb
Without question and beyond doubt.
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Adverb 2 meanings
Without question and beyond doubt.
“Joe definitely doesn't know how to drive a tractor.”
In a definite manner; decisively.
Where it comes from
Etymology
From definite + -ly.
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DEFINITELY at a glance
DEFINITELY has 10 letters and scores 17 points in Scrabble (D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + I 1 + N 1 + I 1 + T 1 + E 1 + L 1 + Y 4) and 18 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #1,125 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with definitely
All rhymes- LIKELY13
- COMPLETELY19
- ABSOLUTELY15
- IMMEDIATELY19
- EXTREMELY21
- LOVELY12
- ENTIRELY11
- RELATIVELY16
- APPROXIMATELY29
- UNFORTUNATELY19
- LARGELY11
- ULTIMATELY15
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