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Def

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Definition

Def is an abbreviation of the word 'definitely', which means without doubt or certainty.

Synonyms & similar words

absolutely certainly clearly decidedly emphatically indeed positively precisely surely undoubtedly unequivocally unquestionably veritably yes yep definitely

Synonyms by register

Formal

competent capable proficient adept

Informal

good great ace top-notch

Literary

accomplished masterful

Antonyms

unqualified unskilled inexperienced amateur novice

Common collocations

  • definitely not
  • definitely the
  • definitely a
  • definitely will
  • definitely going
  • definitely seems

Word family

adverb definitely

Usage note

The word 'def' is a slang abbreviation for 'definitely' and should be avoided in formal writing. It is primarily used in informal spoken English or text messaging.

Example sentences

  1. I def want to go to the park today.
  2. She def knows how to play the piano.
  3. He def said he would be here by 5 pm.
  4. I def think we should try the new restaurant.
  5. The movie def starts at 7 pm.

Quotes

  • Definitely, I'm the best in the world.
  • Definitely, I have become a more humble person.
  • Definitely, I feel like I'm in a different place from where I was five years ago.

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