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absolutely
[ ab-suh-loot-lee, ab-suh-loot- ]
adverb
You are absolutely right.
Synonyms: ,
- without doubt or reservation; positively; certainly:
I'll absolutely support your candidacy.
Synonyms: , ,
- (of a transitive verb) without an object.
interjection
- (used emphatically to express complete agreement or unqualified assent):
Do you think it will work? Absolutely!
absolutely
/ ˌæəˈːٱɪ /
adverb
- in an absolute manner, esp completely or perfectly
sentence substitute
- yes; certainly; unquestionably
Word History and Origins
Origin of absolutely1
Example Sentences
“You don’t hear the defendant on it, and his silence is absolutely deafening,” she said.
The musicians onstage with Bob absolutely deserve praise and attention.
"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.
“Within that scene, which could be just an absolutely brutal slog, he finds these moments of levity and eccentricity,” Bailey said.
"That rise is absolutely stunning. It's unprecedented," said Professor Sarah Armstrong who led the research.
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