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Definite means you are sure. If you say 'I have a definite plan,' it means your plan will not change. It is like saying 'Yes, I am sure!'
Use definite when you want to show you are certain. For example, 'Is the meeting at 5 PM?' 'Yes, it is definite.' It helps people know that things are fixed.
In intermediate English, definite describes something that is clearly stated. It is very useful when you want to avoid confusion. If you need a 'definite answer,' you are asking for a clear 'yes' or 'no' without any 'maybe' attached.
At this level, you can use definite to emphasize certainty in complex situations. It is often used in business or academic contexts to describe results that are clear and undeniable. It adds a layer of professionalism to your speech.
Advanced speakers use definite to distinguish between vague possibilities and concrete facts. It is essential for logical arguments where you need to establish 'definite parameters' or 'definite conclusions' to support your thesis.
At the mastery level, definite functions as a tool for precision. You might use it to discuss 'definite characteristics' of a literary movement or the 'definite impact' of a policy. It conveys a sense of finality and absolute clarity.
30초 단어
- Definite means certain.
- It is an adjective.
- Use it to show clarity.
- Don't confuse with definitely.
When you call something definite, you are saying it is rock-solid. There is no guessing involved because the details are clear and settled.
Think of it as the opposite of a 'maybe.' If you have a definite plan, you have a time and place locked in. It is a very useful word because it helps you communicate confidence and clarity to others.
The word definite comes from the Latin word definitus, which is the past participle of definire, meaning 'to bound' or 'to limit'.
It arrived in English via Old French in the 16th century. Historically, it was used to describe things that had clear boundaries or limits, which is exactly why we use it today to describe things that are 'limited' to one clear meaning.
You use definite when you need to be precise. It is very common in professional settings like business meetings or when making travel arrangements.
Common phrases include 'a definite answer' or 'definite proof.' It works well in both casual and formal registers, though it is slightly more common in professional writing where clarity is key.
While 'definite' is often used as a standalone descriptor, it appears in phrases like 'a definite maybe' (a humorous way to say someone is unlikely to do something) or 'definite article' (a grammatical term for 'the').
Another common way to use it is saying something is a 'definite yes', meaning there is no hesitation at all.
Definite is an adjective. It is often confused with 'definitely' (the adverb). In British and American English, the IPA is /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nət/.
The stress is on the first syllable: DEF-i-nite. It rhymes with words like 'infinite' or 'senate' (in some dialects).
재미있는 사실
It shares a root with 'finish'!
발음 가이드
Clear 'def' sound, short 'i' in middle.
Slightly flatter 'a' sound in the middle.
자주 하는 실수
- Pronouncing the 'i' as 'eye'
- Dropping the final 't'
- Stressing the wrong syllable
라임이 맞는 단어
난이도
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
다음에 무엇을 배울까
선수 학습
다음에 배울 것
고급
알아야 할 문법
Adjective use
The definite plan.
Adverb vs Adjective
Definite vs Definitely
Articles
The definite article.
수준별 예문
I have a definite plan.
I have a clear plan.
Adjective + Noun
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The date is definite.
I need a definite answer.
Is that a definite yes?
We have a definite time.
It is a definite improvement.
That is a definite fact.
The rules are definite.
He has a definite style.
There is a definite change in the weather.
I am not sure, but it is a definite possibility.
She gave me a definite promise.
The results show a definite pattern.
We need a definite conclusion by Friday.
His tone was quite definite.
There is a definite difference between them.
The goal is now definite.
The project has a definite end date.
There is a definite sense of urgency.
He made a definite effort to improve.
The evidence provides a definite link to the crime.
She has a definite advantage.
The plan lacks a definite structure.
It is a definite step forward.
They reached a definite agreement.
The study yields definite conclusions.
There is a definite correlation between stress and health.
He expressed a definite opinion on the matter.
The artist has a definite aesthetic.
We need to set definite boundaries.
The policy had a definite impact on the economy.
Her style is quite definite.
The arrangement is now definite.
The text possesses a definite, albeit subtle, irony.
He provided a definite refutation of the theory.
The architecture shows a definite influence of the period.
There is a definite scarcity of resources.
The outcome remains a definite mystery.
She has a definite flair for languages.
The agreement is definite and binding.
His argument lacks a definite foundation.
자주 쓰는 조합
관용어 및 표현
"a definite maybe"
something that will likely not happen
Will you come? It's a definite maybe.
casual"definite article"
the word 'the'
Use the definite article before nouns.
formal"a definite yes"
an enthusiastic agreement
It was a definite yes from the team.
neutral"in no definite terms"
vaguely
He spoke in no definite terms.
formal"beyond a definite doubt"
absolutely sure
We know it beyond a definite doubt.
formal"definite and final"
cannot be changed
The decision is definite and final.
formal혼동하기 쉬운
similar spelling
opposite meaning
Indefinite means not sure.
similar root
it is an adverb
I will definitely go.
noun form
it is the meaning
Check the definition.
opposite concept
vague is unclear
The plan is vague.
문장 패턴
Subject + is + definite
The plan is definite.
A + definite + noun
It is a definite win.
Be + definite + about
Be definite about your goals.
There is a + definite + noun
There is a definite improvement.
It remains + definite
The outcome remains definite.
어휘 가족
명사
동사
형용사
관련
사용법
8/10
격식 수준
팁
Memory Palace
Imagine a wall with 'DEFINITE' written on it.
Native usage
Use it to confirm meetings.
Cultural Insight
Americans use it to show confidence.
Grammar Shortcut
Definite is an adjective.
Say It Right
Focus on the first syllable.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't confuse with definitely.
Did You Know?
It comes from Latin.
Study Smart
Use it in your daily journal.
암기하기
기억법
Definite = DE-FIN-ITE (De-Finish-It)
시각적 연상
A bright red stamp saying 'CONFIRMED'.
Word Web
챌린지
Write 3 sentences using 'definite' today.
어원
Latin
원래 의미: to bound or limit
문화적 맥락
None
Used frequently in business to signal commitment.
실생활에서 연습하기
실제 사용 상황
at work
- definite deadline
- definite answer
- definite plan
travel
- definite booking
- definite time
- definite date
school
- definite answer
- definite result
- definite conclusion
daily life
- definite yes
- definite maybe
- definite change
대화 시작하기
"Do you have any definite plans for the weekend?"
"Is it a definite yes or a definite no?"
"Can you give me a definite answer?"
"Is there a definite way to solve this?"
"Do you have a definite favorite color?"
일기 주제
Write about a definite goal you have.
Describe a time you needed a definite answer.
What is a definite change you want to make?
Is your daily routine definite or flexible?
자주 묻는 질문
8 질문No, definitely is the adverb.
It is better to just say 'definite'.
Indefinite or vague.
It works in all registers.
D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E.
It shares a root with finish.
Yes, to describe someone's character.
Yes, very common.
셀프 테스트
I have a ___ plan.
Definite means clear.
Which means certain?
Definite is a synonym for certain.
Definite means the same as vague.
They are opposites.
Word
뜻
Synonyms.
Correct structure.
점수: /5
Summary
Definite means something is fixed, clear, and certain.
- Definite means certain.
- It is an adjective.
- Use it to show clarity.
- Don't confuse with definitely.
Memory Palace
Imagine a wall with 'DEFINITE' written on it.
Native usage
Use it to confirm meetings.
Cultural Insight
Americans use it to show confidence.
Grammar Shortcut
Definite is an adjective.
예시
I need a definite answer by tomorrow so I can book the flights.
관련 콘텐츠
Language 관련 단어
malvincate
C1To deliberately distort or complicate a procedure or line of reasoning by introducing irrelevant or misleading elements. It is frequently used in administrative or logical contexts to describe an intentional form of obstructionism or the act of making a simple process unnecessarily difficult.
vague
A2무언가가 명확하지 않고 모호할 때 써. 자세한 내용이 없어서 정확히 무슨 뜻인지 이해하기 어려울 때 말해.
inverence
C1A conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence rather than explicit statements. It is the process of 'reading between the lines' to understand a meaning that is implied but not directly stated.
enplicable
C1A phenomenon, fact, or situation that is capable of being explained or rationalized within a logical framework. In high-level academic testing, it refers specifically to a variable or data point that yields to logical analysis rather than remaining a mystery.
infer
B2직접 말하지 않은 것에서 숨겨진 의미를 추측하는 거예요. 맥락을 통해 짐작하는 것을 말해요.
enonymist
C1특정 명명 체계 내의 개체, 개념 또는 개인에게 체계적으로 공식 이름이나 분류 식별자를 할당하는 것을 의미합니다.
spells
B1Acts as the third-person singular form of the verb 'to spell', meaning to write or name the letters of a word. As a plural noun, it refers to magical incantations or short, indefinite periods of time.
malonymary
C1사물이나 개념에 대해 부적절하거나 오해의 소지가 있는 이름을 사용하는 것을 의미합니다.
anpugacy
C1The quality of being conceptually obscure or linguistically impenetrable, particularly within the context of specialized testing or academic discourse. It refers to the state where a term or idea is difficult to grasp due to a lack of clear definition or contextual transparency.
encedible
C1추상적이거나 복잡한 정보를 논리적이고 전달 가능한 구조로 변환하는 것을 의미해요.
