# definite vs definitely

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### definite
*adjective · IPA /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ · frequency rank #9,870*
Having distinct limits.

### definitely
*adverb · IPA /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/ · frequency rank #1,164*
Without question and beyond doubt.

## Source
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