In a sentence
Six example sentences with definitely, each labelled with its topic.
The isotope readings placed the eruption definitely before the settlement, ending an argument that had run for thirty years.
Science
The negative shows a shadow that is definitely a second figure, not a smudge, once the print is enlarged.
Photography
Replay put the ball definitely on the line, so the officials waved off three points and awarded two.
Basketball
Fingerprints placed the suspect definitely inside the shop, ending the argument about the blurry camera footage.
Law
The scan showed the fracture was definitely healed, so the cast came off a week early.
Medicine
The cake was definitely done: a skewer came out clean and the edges had pulled away from the tin.
Cooking
Study definitely until you keep it
Learn English words in sentences about topics you pick, with a quick quiz. With an account, words come back for review.
Found in these word lists
Found in 4 published word listsAuthoritative
Each source is a published word list that contains definitely. No exam board publishes an official GRE, GMAT or SAT list; GMAT words come from GRE lists and the Academic Word List.