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definitely

adverb/ˈdɛf(ə)nətli/

without any question or concern

With the increasing number of refugees in metropolitan cities, more facilities will definitely be needed.

absolutelyclearlyundoubtedlysurely
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Intermediate — Set 98

Set 98 of Intermediate covers 5 words: definitely, temporarily, actually, generously, probably. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. definitely · adverb/ˈdɛf(ə)nətli/

    without any question or concern

    With the increasing number of refugees in metropolitan cities, more facilities will definitely be needed.

    Synonyms: absolutely, clearly, undoubtedly, surely

  2. temporarily · adverb/ˈtɛmpəˌrɛrəli/

    for a short period of time, not permanently

    With some medicines, symptoms of an illness may disappear temporarily, but they could come back.

    Synonyms: briefly

  3. actually · adverb/ˈæk(t)ʃ(əw)əli/

    stressing something really happened/ is real

    With applications that allow online communication, you can work with a person whom you actually never meet face to face.

    Synonyms: really, truly, indeed, in fact

  4. generously · adverb/ˈdʒɛn(ə)rəsli/

    willingness to give something, especially money and time

    After the Haiti disaster, many countries generously donated money to volunteer organizations that provide help.

    Synonyms: amply, liberally, volunteer, kind

  5. probably · adverb/ˈprɑbəbli/

    something that is likely

    It will probably be hard to find a Hawaiian pizza in Italy.

    Synonyms: likely, possibly, presumably