English · Greetings & Phrases
definitely
/ˈdɛfɪnətli/
[/ˈdɛfɪnətli/]
for certain
Intermediateadverb
Definition
Without any doubt; certainly.
Example
I will definitely be there on time, so please do not start without me.
I will definitely be there on time, so please do not start without me.
Etymology
From Latin "definire," to set boundaries or define.
How & Where It’s Used
A common emphatic agreement or assurance in everyday speech.