definite
To be clearly stated, certain, or fixed in nature. It describes something that is not vague and leaves no room for doubt or confusion.
例文
3 / 5I need a definite answer by tomorrow so I can book the flights.
I need a definite answer by tomorrow so I can book the flights.
The evidence provided a definite link between the suspect and the crime scene.
The evidence provided a definite link between the suspect and the crime scene.
That's a definite 'no' from my parents regarding the party.
That's a definite 'no' from my parents regarding the party.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'finite' (which means limited or having an end). If something is 'de-finite', it has clear limits or boundaries, making it certain.
クイックテスト
We haven't made any ____ plans for the summer vacation yet.
正解!
正解は: definite
例文
I need a definite answer by tomorrow so I can book the flights.
everydayI need a definite answer by tomorrow so I can book the flights.
The evidence provided a definite link between the suspect and the crime scene.
formalThe evidence provided a definite link between the suspect and the crime scene.
That's a definite 'no' from my parents regarding the party.
informalThat's a definite 'no' from my parents regarding the party.
The study observed a definite trend toward urbanization in the late 20th century.
academicThe study observed a definite trend toward urbanization in the late 20th century.
We saw a definite improvement in sales figures after the new campaign launched.
businessWe saw a definite improvement in sales figures after the new campaign launched.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
definite article
definite article (the word 'the')
a definite plus
a definite plus (a clear advantage)
nothing definite
nothing definite (no fixed plans yet)
よく混同される語
'Definite' means clear or certain, while 'definitive' means the final, most authoritative, or best example of something.
使い方のコツ
Use 'definite' when you want to emphasize that a situation or answer is fixed and will not change. It is frequently used before nouns like 'plans', 'answers', or 'proof'.
よくある間違い
The most common mistake is the spelling 'definate'; remember it ends in '-ite' like the word 'finite'. Some learners also confuse it with 'definitive' when referring to conclusions.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'finite' (which means limited or having an end). If something is 'de-finite', it has clear limits or boundaries, making it certain.
語源
From the Latin 'definitus', which is the past participle of 'definire', meaning 'to limit, determine, or explain'.
文法パターン
クイックテスト
We haven't made any ____ plans for the summer vacation yet.
正解!
正解は: definite
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to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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