B1
definitely vs definitively
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| definitelyadverb/ˈdef.ən.ət.li/ | Meaning without any doubt; used to say that something is certainly true or will happen | Goes with definitely not | Example If you go to Hoi An, you should definitely try the cao lau noodles. |
| definitivelyadverb/dɪˈfɪn.ə.tɪv.li/ | Meaning In a final way that leaves no doubt. | Goes with — | Example The tests definitively showed that the water was safe to drink. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
You will need a jacket in Da Lat.