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    [Adverb]  | "def*i*nite*ly" | \ ˈde-fə-nit-lē \


    1: in a definite way : in a way free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity

    2: —used in speech as a forceful way of expressing agreement or saying "yes"

    3: —used in speech in the phrase definitely not as a forceful way of expressing disagreement or saying "no"


    Origin: 1574 ;

     {see: |definite|definite} + {see: |-ly:2|-ly:2};

    [Adverb]  | "definitely" 


    1: without any question;


      * e.g., " ... that is definitely the kind of dog we're looking to adopt "



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    [Adjective]  | "definite" 


    1: having distinct or certain limits;


      * e.g., " ... there should be a definite scope to your paper on the campaign for women's rights because you obviously cannot cover the whole history in five pages "





    2: so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning;


      * e.g., " ... a definite instruction not to let anyone in the house while the parents were out for the evening "





    3: having no exceptions or restrictions;


      * e.g., " ... the house is a definite bargain by today's standards "



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     [ "definitely" ]

    1: The correct way to spell the oft misused DEFINATELY.

      * e.g.,  ... People should definitely pay more attention to proper spelling and grammar. 


     [ "definitely" ]

    2: Note that "finite" appear in the word, stresing the "limits" that the definition below implies.


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    3: having distinct or certain limits


     [ "definitely" ]

    4: free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity <demanded a definite answer> b : UNQUESTIONABLE, DECIDED <the quarterback was a definite hero today>


     [ "definitely" ]

    5: def·i·nite·ly adverb

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    1: The hardest fucking word to spell in the English language.

      * e.g.,  ... Holy shit I can't believe Nick spelled "definitely" with two Z's and a U, what an idiot! 

     [ "definitely" ]

    1: In contemporary English, "definitely" means "never". A face-saving maneuver in conversation...when somebody says definitely, it's an up-front lie.

      * e.g.,  ... "Hey, we should get coffee some time and hang out!" 

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    1: A word that indicates something is NOT going to happen.

      * e.g.,  ... Definitely. 

     [ "definitely" ]

    1: Definitely means without a doubt

      * e.g.,  ... Literal: If you do that, definitely there will be consequenses 


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    2: People also use the word for sarcasm to mean something that is not going to happen or is real

      * e.g.,  ... Sarcasm: omg did you know that the earth will explode in 1 nanosecond this is definitely real wdym 100% 

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    1: A non-commital answer to something one doesn't want to do that's sounds definative.

      * e.g.,  ... We should go see that movie. 

     [ "definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition" ]

    1: your bored as fuck

      * e.g.,  ... Guy 1: I am going to search the definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition of definition. 

     [ "definition of definition of definition of definition" ]

    1: Seriously? Your wasting your time typing this out. There isn't any definition of definition of definition of definition of definition by the way, so don't waste 10 seconds of your life typing that out.

      * e.g.,  ... Person 1: What's the definition of definition of definition of definition? 

     [ "Definition of Definition of Definition" ]

    1: Defintion of Definition of Definition: a statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary, which is a statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary, and is also the statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary.

      * e.g.,  ... Sandra: I don't know the definition of definition of definition 

     [ "the definition of definition" ]

    1: Type definition here

      * e.g.,  ... the definition of definition is definition 

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