Definitely vs. Definite — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Definitely and Definite
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Definitions
Definitely
Clearly defined; explicitly precise
A definite statement of the terms of the will.
Definite
Clearly defined; explicitly precise
A definite statement of the terms of the will.
Definitely
Forthright and unambiguous
The doctor was very definite about what foods you should avoid.
Definite
Forthright and unambiguous
The doctor was very definite about what foods you should avoid.
Definitely
Clearly developed or firmly decided
No definite idea of what to do for a career.
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Definite
Clearly developed or firmly decided
No definite idea of what to do for a career.
Definitely
Readily distinguished or certain
At a definite disadvantage.
Definite
Readily distinguished or certain
At a definite disadvantage.
Definitely
(Grammar) Limiting or particularizing.
Definite
(Grammar) Limiting or particularizing.
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Definitely
Of a fixed number usually less than 20, as certain floral organs, especially stamens.
Definite
Of a fixed number usually less than 20, as certain floral organs, especially stamens.
Definitely
Cymose; determinate.
Definite
Cymose; determinate.
Definitely
Without question and beyond doubt.
Joe definitely doesn't know how to drive a tractor.
She said she wasn't coming, definitely.
Definite
Having distinct limits.
Definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval
Definitely
In a definite manner; decisively.
Definite
Free from any doubt.
Definite knowledge
Definitely
In a definite manner; with precision; precisely; determinately.
Definite
Determined; resolved; decided.
Definitely
Without question and beyond doubt;
It was decidedly too expensive
She told him off in spades
By all odds they should win
Definite
(linguistics) Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing, or group of persons or things
The definite article
Definite
(grammar) A word or phrase that designates a specified or identified person or entity.
Definite
(obsolete) Anything that is defined or determined.
Definite
Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval.
Elements combine in definite proportions.
Definite
Having certain limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; fixed; exact; clear; as, a definite word, term, or expression.
Definite
Determined; resolved.
Definite
Serving to define or restrict; limiting; determining; as, the definite article.
Definite
A thing defined or determined.
Definite
Precise; explicit and clearly defined;
I want a definite answer
A definite statement of the terms of the will
A definite amount
Definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol
The wedding date is now definite
A definite drop in attendance
Definite
Known for certain;
It is definite that they have won
