B1adjectivelanguage
US/ˈæb.sə.luːt/
UK/ˈæb.sə.luːt/
complete and total, with no limit or doubt
In context
I have absolute trust in my team and our plan.
The room was in absolute silence during the exam.
For a beginner, this is an absolute bargain.
Words that go with absolute
adjective + noun
- absolute minimumKeep costs to the absolute minimum.
- absolute beginnerThis course is for absolute beginners.
- absolute powerAbsolute power often leads to abuse.
- absolute silenceThe class sat in absolute silence.
- absolute certaintyNobody knows with absolute certainty.
- absolute nonsenseThat is absolute nonsense.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
absolutely trustCorrect: absolute trust