absolutely
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Britannica Dictionary definition of ABSOLUTELY
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in an absolute way: such as
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completely or totally
— often used to make a statement more forceful
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He is absolutely certain who will win.
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Let me make one thing absolutely clear.
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Keep absolutely quiet during the movie.
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We had an absolutely wonderful time.
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I absolutely love the car.
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His fans have gone absolutely crazy over his latest CD.
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That restaurant serves absolutely the best food I've ever eaten.
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with unlimited power
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The king ruled absolutely.
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— used in speech as a forceful way of saying “yes” or of expressing agreement
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“Would you like to see a movie tonight?” “Absolutely!”
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“We all need to work harder.” “Absolutely!”
◊ Absolutely not is used in speech as a forceful way of saying “no” or of expressing disagreement.
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“Do you think he's right?” “Absolutely not!”
