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absolutely

[ ab-suh-loot-lee, ab-suh-loot- ]

adverb

  1. without exception; completely; wholly; entirely:

    You are absolutely right.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. without doubt or reservation; positively; certainly:

    I'll absolutely support your candidacy.

    Synonyms: , ,

  3. (of a transitive verb) without an object.


interjection

  1. (used emphatically to express complete agreement or unqualified assent):

    Do you think it will work? Absolutely!

absolutely

/ ˌæəˈːٱɪ /

adverb

  1. in an absolute manner, esp completely or perfectly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

sentence substitute

  1. yes; certainly; unquestionably
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of absolutely1

First recorded in 1525–35; absolute + -ly
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Example Sentences

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“You don’t hear the defendant on it, and his silence is absolutely deafening,” she said.

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The musicians onstage with Bob absolutely deserve praise and attention.

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"We are seeing a lot of people coming in who are struggling - we've had people get in touch who are absolutely petrified," Boylan said.

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“Within that scene, which could be just an absolutely brutal slog, he finds these moments of levity and eccentricity,” Bailey said.

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"That rise is absolutely stunning. It's unprecedented," said Professor Sarah Armstrong who led the research.

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