Definitely
What it means
With certainty and without meaningful doubt.
Reach for it when confirming a conclusion or commitment more strongly than a simple yes
The restored clock definitely keeps better time than before.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when emphatic assurance suits an expressive voice
Careful Positively can sound theatrical or mean favorable sentiment.
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warm
surely
Fits when confidence is conversational or expectant
Careful Surely can invite agreement or show hope rather than establish certainty.
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professional
certainly
Fits when assured confirmation should remain polished
Careful Certainly can sound like courteous agreement despite limited evidence.
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professional
Fits when the evidence or reasoning is readily apparent
Careful Clearly can patronize a reader who reasonably sees ambiguity.
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formal
undoubtedly
Fits when a supported conclusion deserves elevated emphasis
Careful It feels inflated in a routine confirmation.
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formal
unquestionably
Fits when no serious challenge to the claim remains
Careful Its absolute force is unsuitable while material uncertainty remains.
Opposites 3
- possibly
- perhaps
- doubtfully
Common phrases 3
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definitely worth
The accessible edition is definitely worth keeping in the main collection.
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definitely know
We will definitely know more after the water samples return.
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definitely possible
A smaller first phase is definitely possible within the current grant.
Word family 1
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