absolutely

🇺🇸 /ˈæbsəluːtli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈæbsəluːtli/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B1
adverb
B1

used to show something is completely true

It is absolutely true that the sun rises in the east.

B1

used to stress something negative

He absolutely never helps with chores.

B1

used to mean 'extremely' with strong feelings

She was absolutely thrilled with her gift.

B1

used to show strong agreement or give permission

Absolutely, you can borrow my book.

B1

used to show strong disagreement or refuse permission

Absolutely not, you cannot go out tonight.

R

not compared to other things

The value increased absolutely over the year.

translation

adv. used to show something is completely true; used to stress something negative; used to mean 'extremely' with strong feelings; used to show strong agreement or give permission; used to show strong disagreement or refuse permission; not compared to other things