absolutely

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   completelyadverb

   Completely, with no limits, or very much, used to make a word stronger.

   She was absolutely sure she had locked the front door.

   The room was absolutely empty by the time we arrived.

   UsageUse it with strong words: absolutely sure, absolutely amazing. With plain words, say very.

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   yesinterjection

   A strong way to say yes and show you fully agree.

   Like nodding your head 'yes' as hard as you can.

   Would you like to join us for dinner? Absolutely, I'd love to!

   Absolutely! That's exactly what I was thinking.

   UsageSay it alone as a strong yes: Absolutely! Absolutely not means a strong no.

   Similarsure, yes, indeed

   Oppositeno

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   in itselfadverb

   On its own, without comparing to other things or factors.

   We should judge the work absolutely, not by comparing it to last year's.

   Prices rose absolutely, but compared with wages they actually fell.

   UsageIt usually comes after the verb: measured absolutely, not compared with anything.

   Similarindependently, separately

   Oppositerelatively, comparatively

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