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Definitely vs. Definitively
Definitely
/ˈdefɪnətli/Examples:
'Definitely,' replied M. Bouc.We definitely can't beat them.Definitely something he'd be wanting."
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Definitively
/dɪˈfɪnɪtɪvli/Examples:
The treaty definitively ended the hostilities.She definitively rejected the proposal, offering no chance for negotiation.This discovery definitively changes our understanding of history.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Definitely is often used to express certainty or a strong affirmation.
- Definitively is used when something is resolved or decided in a conclusive way.
- Think of the finite in definitively as bringing something to a final end; whereas definitely is about strong affirmation.
- When you want to close a discussion for good, use definitively. If youre agreeing strongly with someone, definitely' is the right choice.
- Definitely relates to emotions or assurances, while definitively relates to actions or decisions.
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