What does definitely mean?
Word: Definitely
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: Definitely means without any doubt; certainly.
Synonyms: surely, absolutely
Antonyms: possibly, doubtfully
How do you spell definitely?
Syllables: def - i - nite - ly
Tricky part: The third vowel is an i, never an a: definately is one of the most common slips in English.
Watch out for: definately, definatly, definitley
Memory tip: No doubt about it, and no a about it: definitely does not contain a single letter a.
Definitely in a sentence
Example 1: I will definitely finish my science project by Friday.
Example 2: Mango ice cream is definitely the best flavour, says my brother.
Example 3: We are definitely going to the Republic Day parade this year.
Fun Fact
Definitely regularly appears in lists of the most misspelt English words, and careless typing of definately has been known to trip spell-checkers into suggesting defiantly instead.
Practise the CREST Way
Word Connection
Choose the synonym of the word:
definitely
a) rarely
b) certainly
c) perhaps
d) probably
Show answer
b) certainly. Both words mean there is no doubt at all; perhaps and probably leave room for doubt.
Word Cookie
Find the extra letter in the word:
deffinitely
a) t
b) n
c) d
d) f
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d) f. Like define and definition, the word has just one f.
Spell-o-Spell
Choose the correctly spelt word:
a) embarass
b) definitely
c) neccessary
d) beleive
Show answer
b) definitely. Necessary has one c, embarrass has a double r, and believe puts i before e.
Mingle-Mangle
Form a meaningful word from the jumbled letters:
dltiyneife
a) definitely
b) decently
c) delicately
d) deliberately
Show answer
a) definitely. Delicately and deliberately both need an a, and decently has a c; the jumble has neither.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which reply shows that Rohan is completely sure he will come?
a) I'll try to come along
b) Maybe, if it stops raining
c) I'll be there, for sure
d) I might come if I can
Show answer
c) I'll be there, for sure
2. Which question could you sensibly answer with the single word 'Definitely'?
a) Which bus goes to the station?
b) How many pens do you have?
c) Do you want to come to the fair?
d) What is the capital of Kerala?
Show answer
c) Do you want to come to the fair?
