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Absolutely Meaning, Examples and Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：definitely (absolutely)
absolutely
/ˈæbsəluːtli/
adv.
Used to strongly agree with something or to say 'yes' in a very certain way.
definitely
➕
/ˈdefɪnətli/
adv.
Used to express strong agreement or affirmation of a statement or proposal.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'absolutus' (ab- away + solvere to loosen), meaning set free or complete.
💡 Mnemonic
Associate 'A' for 'absolute' with a solid, unshakeable foundation; nothing can change it.
📖 Example
I asked if she liked the new phone, and she said, "Absolutely! It's the best one I've ever had."
I asked if she liked the new phone, and she said, "Absolutely! It's the best one I've ever had."
🔗 Collocations
believe absolutely – to have complete faith or trust in something
absolutely certain – without any doubt or uncertainty
absolutely correct – completely accurate or right
🔄 Synonyms
definitely (adv.) – in a way that is certain or without doubt
unquestionably (adv.) – in a way that cannot be doubted or disputed
emphatically (adv.) – in a forceful or very direct way
🚫 Antonyms
maybe (adv.) – expressing possibility or uncertainty
doubtfully (adv.) – in a way that shows lack of certainty
vaguely (adv.) – in a way that is not definite or clear
🌱 Derivatives
absolute (adj.) – complete and without restriction
absoluteness (n.) – the quality of being complete or unconditional
absolutism (n.) – a political system with absolute power
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'absolutely' entered English in the 14th century from Latin. In modern culture, it is commonly used in business and daily speech to show emphatic agreement or certainty.
Meaning 2：totally (absolutely)
absolutely
/ˈæbsəluːtli/
adv.
Used before an adjective or adverb to emphasize that something is true to a very high degree.
totally
➕
/ˈtoʊtəli/
adv.
Used before an adjective or adverb to emphasize the maximum degree of a quality or state.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
After hiking in the desert all day, we were absolutely exhausted and just wanted to rest.
After hiking in the desert all day, we were absolutely exhausted and just wanted to rest.
🔗 Collocations
absolutely necessary – essential without any alternative
absolutely fantastic – extremely good or impressive
absolutely drenched – completely soaked or wet
🔄 Synonyms
completely (adv.) – to the full extent; entirely
utterly (adv.) – used to emphasize the extreme degree of something
perfectly (adv.) – in a way that is as good as possible; completely
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
absolute (adj.) – total and complete
absolutive (adj.) – relating to a grammatical case in ergative languages; not commonly used in general English
absolutely (same word) (adv.) – intensifier as defined
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