definitely
/ˈdefɪnətli/adverb
उच्चारण डेफ़िनट्ली
निश्चित रूप से, पक्के तौर पर, ज़रूर
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as spelling
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without doubt; certainly
निश्चित रूप से, पक्के तौर पर, ज़रूर
- I will definitely be there by nine.
- That was definitely the hardest paper this year.
- 'Are you coming?' 'Definitely!'
+ 4 more examples
- I will definitely call you when I reach home.
- This is definitely the best biryani in the city.
- She is definitely the right person for the job.
- Will you come to the party? Definitely, I would not miss it!
Synonyms certainly surely undoubtedly
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in a way that is clear and leaves no doubt
स्पष्ट रूप से, पक्के तौर पर
- The date has not been definitely fixed yet.
- He definitely said he would come before noon.
- No decision has been definitely made about the trip.
+ 2 more examples
- Nobody could say definitely who had broken the window.
- The doctor said definitely that rest was needed.
Synonyms clearly firmly conclusively
Opposite vaguely tentatively
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
definitely + verb / be + definitely
Definitely goes before the main verb, but after be and after the first auxiliary: He is definitely right; I will definitely come.
'Definitely' मुख्य verb से पहले, पर 'be' और पहले auxiliary के बाद आता है।
- She is definitely the best candidate.
- I will definitely call you.
definitely not / definitely yes (answers)
As a short answer, definitely or definitely not expresses firm agreement or refusal.
संक्षिप्त उत्तर के रूप में 'definitely' या 'definitely not' दृढ़ सहमति या इनकार दर्शाता है।
- Will you come? Definitely!
- Is it safe? Definitely not.
definitely vs surely / certainly
Definitely is a strong statement of fact; surely often shows you want others to agree.
'Definitely' तथ्य का दृढ़ कथन है; 'surely' में प्रायः दूसरों की सहमति की अपेक्षा रहती है।
- Surely you can come?
- He definitely did it.
definite vs definitely
Definite is an adjective for a fixed matter; definitely is the adverb for a verb or adjective.
'Definite' निश्चित बात का adjective है; 'definitely' verb या adjective को विशेषित करने वाला adverb है।
- We need a definite answer.
- He will definitely win.
+Collocations 4
definitely + verb
comeagreewantrecommendwin
- I would definitely recommend this book to every aspirant.
definitely + adjective
betterworth itwrongtruepossible
- That answer is definitely wrong.
definitely + not
definitely notnot definitelymost definitelyalmost definitely
- He will almost definitely be late.
short answers
Definitely!Definitely not!Yes, definitelyMost definitely
- Would you apply again? Most definitely.
“More examples 5
- It will definitely rain by evening; look at the clouds.
शाम तक निश्चित रूप से बारिश होगी; बादलों को देखो।
- Radhika is definitely the top scorer of our class.
राधिका निश्चित रूप से हमारी कक्षा की सर्वाधिक अंक पाने वाली है।
- I definitely saw him at the station.
मैंने उसे निश्चित रूप से स्टेशन पर देखा था।
- This is definitely not the right way to solve the problem.
समस्या सुलझाने का यह निश्चित रूप से सही तरीक़ा नहीं है।
- He will definitely join the army after school.
वह विद्यालय के बाद निश्चित रूप से सेना में भर्ती होगा।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ He will definately come to the party.
✓ He will definitely come to the party.
The correct spelling is definitely; there is no a before the final ly.
सही वर्तनी 'definitely' है, 'definately' नहीं।
✗ He definitely is a good teacher.
✓ He is definitely a good teacher.
Definitely goes after the verb be.
'Definitely' verb 'be' के बाद आता है।
✗ I will come definite tomorrow.
✓ I will definitely come tomorrow.
An adverb is needed to modify the verb will come.
Verb को विशेषित करने के लिए adverb चाहिए।
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
certainly surely undoubtedly clearly firmly conclusively absolutely positively
Antonyms
possibly perhaps doubtfully vaguely tentatively
AaSpelling
def·i·nite·ly
§Grammar and usage
Note: in answers, 'Definitely' is a strong yes.
ध्यान रखिए: उत्तर में 'Definitely' पक्की हाँ है।