Definite
adjective
Clear, exact, or easy to understand.
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
Often appears as...
- definite answer
- definite decision
adjective
Sure or certain to happen.
There's a definite possibility that we may not go.
Often appears as...
- definite possibility
- definite chance
adjective
Certain but not yet specifically named or identified.
He was the definite article, the real deal.
Often appears as...
- definite article
- definite deal
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
adjective
Used in grammar to refer to a particular person or thing.
In the sentence 'The dog barked', 'the' is a definite article.
Often appears as...
- definite article
- definite noun
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Clear, exact, or easy to understand.
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
Often appears as...
- definite answer
- definite decision
adjective
Sure or certain to happen.
There's a definite possibility that we may not go.
Often appears as...
- definite possibility
- definite chance
adjective
Certain but not yet specifically named or identified.
He was the definite article, the real deal.
Often appears as...
- definite article
- definite deal
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
adjective
Used in grammar to refer to a particular person or thing.
In the sentence 'The dog barked', 'the' is a definite article.
Often appears as...
- definite article
- definite noun
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Clarity Importance
Use 'definite' to stress that clarity or precision is key in the given context.
For our meeting, we need a definite location.
Pro Tip 2/3Undoubted Outcome
'Definite' conveys a strong sense of certainty about future events or decisions.
She gave me a definite 'yes' to the proposal.
Pro Tip 3/3Expectation Setting
Using 'definite' can establish expectations for clear and decisive communication.
I expect a definite outline of the project by Friday.
Pro Tip 1/3Clarity Importance
Use 'definite' to stress that clarity or precision is key in the given context.
For our meeting, we need a definite location.
Pro Tip 2/3Undoubted Outcome
'Definite' conveys a strong sense of certainty about future events or decisions.
She gave me a definite 'yes' to the proposal.
Pro Tip 3/3Expectation Setting
Using 'definite' can establish expectations for clear and decisive communication.
I expect a definite outline of the project by Friday.
Pro Tip 1/3Clarity Importance
Use 'definite' to stress that clarity or precision is key in the given context.
For our meeting, we need a definite location.
Pro Tip 2/3Undoubted Outcome
'Definite' conveys a strong sense of certainty about future events or decisions.
She gave me a definite 'yes' to the proposal.
Pro Tip 3/3Expectation Setting
Using 'definite' can establish expectations for clear and decisive communication.
I expect a definite outline of the project by Friday.
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Pamela Ronald: The case...
So there's definitely a commercial interest to sell a lot of seed, but hopefully they're selling seed that the farmers want to buy. It's different in the less developed world. Farmers there cannot afford the seed. These seeds are not being sold. These seeds are being distributed freely
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Attacked by a Lion? PIPE...
-He looks more relaxed than I feel anyway. -Napoli. For nature's extreme fighters, intimidation is just as important as actual fighting. It's better to scare off a rival than risk death in battle, and believe me, I was definitely feeling intimidated. -Pet him. -Pat him?
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Is there a disease that...
Well, the jury's still out on that one. Some recent studies even contradict the idea. Regardless, toxoplasma has definitely benefited from humans to become one of the world's most successful parasites. It's not just our willingness to let cats on our dining room tables
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Why do we dream? - Amy...
And in the years since, we haven't paused in our quest to understand why we dream. So, after a great deal of scientific research, technological advancement, and persistence, we still don't have any definite answers, but we have some interesting theories.
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A message of peace, hope...
okay so if you'd have listened to my lyrics you would have heard that I was on a path and I was definitely looking and if if I was sincere at all about what I wrote it meant that if I found something I'd have to grab it otherwise I'd be a
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Is math discovered or...
was the physical manifestation of mathematical laws. Others argue that while numbers may or may not exist physically, mathematical statements definitely don't. Their truth values are based on rules that humans created.
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Could we actually live...
a lifetime supply of breathable air and food; a multibillion dollar spaceship; a desire to just get away from it all; and water. You're definitely going to need water. So what sort of real estate are you looking for?
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Great White Shark...
I'm a marine biologists professionally. I spent a lot of time at sea and have seen a large variety of different wildlife. This was absolutely definitely not a basking shark.
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Elephants Being...
Yeah, that's helping, definitely.Look, she’s coming out. Out you come. keep coming, keep coming, keep coming, keep coming, keep coming.
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Own the Room PIPE Official...
i believe that we were all brought into this universe for purpose you exist for a very definite reason
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Pamela Ronald: The case...
So there's definitely a commercial interest to sell a lot of seed, but hopefully they're selling seed that the farmers want to buy. It's different in the less developed world. Farmers there cannot afford the seed. These seeds are not being sold. These seeds are being distributed freely
Video examples
Attacked by a Lion? PIPE...
-He looks more relaxed than I feel anyway. -Napoli. For nature's extreme fighters, intimidation is just as important as actual fighting. It's better to scare off a rival than risk death in battle, and believe me, I was definitely feeling intimidated. -Pet him. -Pat him?
Video examples
Is there a disease that...
Well, the jury's still out on that one. Some recent studies even contradict the idea. Regardless, toxoplasma has definitely benefited from humans to become one of the world's most successful parasites. It's not just our willingness to let cats on our dining room tables
Video examples
Why do we dream? - Amy...
And in the years since, we haven't paused in our quest to understand why we dream. So, after a great deal of scientific research, technological advancement, and persistence, we still don't have any definite answers, but we have some interesting theories.
Video examples
A message of peace, hope...
okay so if you'd have listened to my lyrics you would have heard that I was on a path and I was definitely looking and if if I was sincere at all about what I wrote it meant that if I found something I'd have to grab it otherwise I'd be a
Video examples
Is math discovered or...
was the physical manifestation of mathematical laws. Others argue that while numbers may or may not exist physically, mathematical statements definitely don't. Their truth values are based on rules that humans created.
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Could we actually live...
a lifetime supply of breathable air and food; a multibillion dollar spaceship; a desire to just get away from it all; and water. You're definitely going to need water. So what sort of real estate are you looking for?
Video examples
Great White Shark...
I'm a marine biologists professionally. I spent a lot of time at sea and have seen a large variety of different wildlife. This was absolutely definitely not a basking shark.
Video examples
Elephants Being...
Yeah, that's helping, definitely.Look, she’s coming out. Out you come. keep coming, keep coming, keep coming, keep coming, keep coming.
Video examples
Own the Room PIPE Official...
i believe that we were all brought into this universe for purpose you exist for a very definite reason
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Quote examples
Tom Holland
English Actor
It's definitely a good way to stay in touch with your fans. The main reason I really use Instagram is because I want to hear their thoughts and what would they like to happen and see if I can make that happen. Which is a really nice way of being in touch with them all around the world.
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Doja Cat
American Musician
Before 'MOOO!' there were times when I was definitely at a low. I wasn't getting that much support from people around me.
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Ice Cube
American Musician
I definitely support cop acting more than cops, but all of them ain't bad, just some of them.
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Jacquelyn Jablonski
American Model
Comfort is definitely important to me, especially when I'm running around.
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JaVale McGee
American Athlete
It's definitely more important to finish games than start games.
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Gabby Douglas
American Athlete
The hard work definitely paid off and hard work always does.
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Graeme Souness
Scottish Athlete
The world is changing, football should definitely too.
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Grace Chatto
British Musician
The videos are definitely as important as the music.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
I definitely have a happy marriage and family life.
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Jax Jones
English
There's definitely crazy waste in the world.
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Tom Holland
English Actor
It's definitely a good way to stay in touch with your fans. The main reason I really use Instagram is because I want to hear their thoughts and what would they like to happen and see if I can make that happen. Which is a really nice way of being in touch with them all around the world.
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Doja Cat
American Musician
Before 'MOOO!' there were times when I was definitely at a low. I wasn't getting that much support from people around me.
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Ice Cube
American Musician
I definitely support cop acting more than cops, but all of them ain't bad, just some of them.
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Jacquelyn Jablonski
American Model
Comfort is definitely important to me, especially when I'm running around.
Quote examples
JaVale McGee
American Athlete
It's definitely more important to finish games than start games.
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Gabby Douglas
American Athlete
The hard work definitely paid off and hard work always does.
Quote examples
Graeme Souness
Scottish Athlete
The world is changing, football should definitely too.
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Grace Chatto
British Musician
The videos are definitely as important as the music.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
I definitely have a happy marriage and family life.
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Jax Jones
English
There's definitely crazy waste in the world.
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