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| definitely |
If something will definitely happen, it will certainly happen. There is no doubt about it. |
| for certain |
without question; definitely. |
| shall |
definitely will, as by order. [1/3 definitions] |
| sure |
If you are sure to win a prize, then it is certain you will win. There is no doubt about it. If you are sure to get hurt doing something, then you will certainly get hurt doing it. If it's sure to be sunny tomorrow, then it will definitely be sunny tomorrow. [2/4 definitions] |
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