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Absolutely for Dummies

adverb

pronunciation: ,æbsə'lutli

What does Absolutely really mean?

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Hey there! So, let's have a chat about the word "absolutely." It's a pretty cool word, and I'm here to help you understand it in the simplest way possible.

Okay, picture this: you're playing a game of soccer and your team just scored a goal. You know that feeling of joy and excitement? Well, when someone asks you if you're happy about the goal, you can confidently say "absolutely" to show that you are 100% happy and there's no doubt about it. It's like saying "definitely" or "completely" but with a little extra oomph!

Now, "absolutely" can also mean that you agree with someone or something without any hesitation. It's like saying "yes, I agree" but with a stronger emphasis. For example, if your friend says, "Do you want to have ice cream for dessert?" and you really love ice cream, you can say "absolutely" to show your enthusiasm and agreement.

Another way to use "absolutely" is when you're emphasizing a statement or expressing certainty. Let's say you're telling a friend about how delicious the pizza at your favorite restaurant is. You could say, "The pizza there is absolutely amazing!" This means you really, really think it's amazing, and you want your friend to know just how much you love it.

So, to sum it all up, "absolutely" means saying "yes" or "I agree" with a strong emphasis, expressing complete certainty or agreement, or showing enthusiasm and no doubt about something.

I hope that helps! Is there anything else you'd like to know about this word?

Revised and Fact checked by Mary Johnson on 2023-11-06 02:19:44

Absolutely In a sentece

Learn how to use Absolutely inside a sentece

  • Do you absolutely want to eat pizza for dinner?
  • I absolutely love playing video games.
  • The movie was absolutely hilarious.
  • The dog is absolutely adorable.
  • The team worked absolutely hard to win the game.

Absolutely Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Absolutely Pertains To

Words to which the original word is relevant