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- pronunciation:
- de
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niht
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is definite, it is clear or completely decided already. It is precise or exact.
I don't have any definite ideas about my birthday yet. I'm still thinking about it.Lucy's brother said he had definite plans for the weekend and he couldn't change them.My dad said he had a definite reason for wanting to go shopping, but he didn't tell us what it is.- synonyms:
- precise
- antonyms:
- vague
- similar words:
- clear, distinct, specific
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| definition 2: |
When something is definite, it is certain or sure.
Ben is sad now because it's definite that his best friend is moving away. He was hoping that the family would stay, but there is no chance now.- synonyms:
- certain
- antonyms:
- uncertain
- similar words:
- positive, sure
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| related words: |
absolute, actual, positive, special |
| derivation: |
definiteness (n.) |
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