definitely
UK/'definitli/US
NGSL 2kTOEFLB1
Definitions
adv.
Without any doubt; certainly.
肯定地,确定无疑地。
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddefinitedown, away, reversal
+
-lyend, limit, boundary
=definitely
definite + -ly (adverb) = 'in a definite (certain) way.' Transparent adverb of definite.
Common Collocations
- 1.definitely not绝对不
- 2.definitely worth绝对值得
- 3.almost definitely几乎肯定
Example Sentences
- 1.
I'll definitely be there tonight.
- 2.
That's definitely the best option.