Definitely
Definitely adverb - Without any question.
Usage example: that is definitely the kind of dog we're looking to adopt
Probably and definitely are semantically related in apparently topic. In some cases you can use "Probably" instead an adverb "Definitely".
Probably
Probably adverb - By reasonable assumption.
Usage example: we would probably win that bet
Definitely and probably are semantically related in apparently topic. Sometimes you can use "Definitely" instead an adverb "Probably".
Nearby Words: probable, probability
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- really and definitely
- really and probably
- absolutely and definitely
- absolutely and probably
- positively and definitely
- positively and probably
- apparently and definitely
- apparently and probably
- plainly and definitely
- plainly and probably
- certainly and definitely
- certainly and probably
- easily and definitely
- easily and probably
Both words in one sentence
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This is probably just an excuse; the real reason is most likely that his skin is actually white and he has blue eyes and silver/white hair, and even a hint of any of these traits appearing on his child would definitely blow his cover.
Source: Manga / Jyu-Oh-Sei -
Solomon is working with the Circle of Cavan is definitely one for Cammie, and probably the readers, as well.
Source: Literature / The Gallagher Girls -
If you're really curious, you can read some here, but be warned: these greentexts are definitely Not Safe for Work (and probably not safe for sanity either).
Source: Did You Just Romance Cthulhu?
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