Absolutely
Absolutely adverb - Totally and definitely; without question.
Yes is a synonym for absolutely in exclamation topic. In some cases you can use "Yes" instead the word "Absolutely" as an adverb or a interjection, when it comes to topics like affirm, certainly.
Yes
Yes adverb - Used to express agreement.
Usage example: yes, I'll be ready for the test tomorrow
Absolutely is a synonym for yes in exclamation topic. You can use "Absolutely" instead the word "Yes" as an adverb or a interjection, if it concerns topics such as affirm, all right.
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- Yes, it's a good idea to keep it in your pants when in a horror movie, but the only sex absolutely guaranteed to kill you is sex in a car.
Source: Death by Sex -
At one point, she asks him if he is absolutely sure that her husband is dead and he replies oh yes, go ahead and remarry.
Source: Oblivious to Love -
Yes, Jeri is incredibly selfish and manipulative, but she is absolutely right that Jessica screwed her every step of the way.
Source: Series / Jessica Jones
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