How To Use Definite In A Sentence

  • It will definitely take a lot more tweaking to get me completely happy with it.
  • And I think the resort is about 25% overpriced, considering the worn-down state of the place and the fact you can get a two-night package at the definitely more upmarket Avillion in Port Dickson (also not really PD, but a dozen kilometres south) from about RM800 as well. Vacations: Tiara Beach Resort — Fusion Despatches
  • The human was definitely looking at her.
  • The restaurant is definitely trying to get you to go for this choice. The Sun
  • Burbank worked out in his mind and by actual experiments _distinctive methods_ of development -- _development and changes along particular, definite lines. Certain Success
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  • But we should not expect our troops to go on doing this indefinitely.
  • Worse still, every paper lists him as a definite starter in Sunday's game.
  • Oh I know, post-lapsarian; I am definitely conscious of my fall from an edenic state of grace! Agatha Christie and Guilt « Tales from the Reading Room
  • We have to make a definite move to cross over the boundary from cowardice to bravery.
  • She's definitely got a good eye for a bargain.
  • He was a large, meaty, oily type of man — a kind of ambling, gelatinous formula of the male, with the usual sound commercial instincts of the Jew, but with an errant philosophy which led him to believe first one thing and then another so long as neither interfered definitely with his business. The Titan
  • Unless these conditions are fulfilled, we consider any assistance given to the artels and the co-operatives not only useless, but definitely harmful.
  • Due to the very long stroke and alloy conrods, the motor is redlined at 7,000 and will definitely explode if persistently over-revved.
  • Phoenix, for so Peter had dubbed the haggard in memory of his and Jenny's first discussion of the bennu hieroglyph in the Egyptian Museum, had known the ecstasy of freedom and had a look about her that definitely said she preferred the wild to captivity. From This Beloved Hour
  • And they definitely participate in intramural sports. Social Beavers and Normal Women
  • Ten of his team are definitely travelling but there are doubts about the other two.
  • I am assuming as they are looking for the will that the flash sidewards was taking place shortly after the plane had landed, at which point Kate is on the run from the police and definitely not bringing up a child. LOSTCasts 82: The Lighthouse
  • 'Was it what you expected?' 'Yes, definitely.'
  • Thus in the case of any electrified body, acting on an unelectrified body at a distance, it has to be definitely understood that _the action at a distance_ is alone communicated and propagated by the dielectric or medium which exists between the two bodies. Aether and Gravitation
  • In the case of nouns, the singular with the postpositive definite article and the indefinite plural are given in parenthesis. Fritiofs Saga
  • This definitely could make the difference between people getting pregnant or not. Times, Sunday Times
  • In order to retain flexibility the Directors propose that the 5% in five year limit should be continued indefinitely.
  • Within a group, each individual had a definite status.
  • Although it is too early to draw definite conclusions, the message is clear; Higgs bosons have nowhere to run and nowhere to hide. Santhosh Mathew, PhD: Nowhere to Run, Bosons, Nowhere to Hide
  • While upgradeability wasn't a primary concern, knowing that it can be greatly expanded in the future adds definite value.
  • The city has finally given a definite date to replace the street light.
  • There is a definite link between sunbathing and the incidence of malignant melanomas.
  • Survey, those of the Pallaballa range as mica schist and quartz; those of the Sierra del Cristal as “probably schistose grit, but not definitely determinable by inspection,” and Travels in West Africa
  • And it will definitely help with that upper torso. Times, Sunday Times
  • While the Magnum definitely brought the real deal in terms of power and increased utility over a traditional sedan, some were not sold on the style of the vehicle which adopted Dodge's characteristic "crosshair" inspired front grille that permeates the entire lineup. Ride Lust - Motion + Mobility
  • The so-called "particularism" of Israel's idea of God was in fact the real strength of Israel's religion; it thus escaped from barren mythologisings, and became free to apply itself to the moral tasks which are always given, and admit of being discharged, only in definite spheres. Prolegomena
  • When you came away you made a definite effort to mix.
  • Don't you agree that Malcolm X definitely has a place in the pantheon of black civil rights heroes?
  • From the moment I saw his girlfriend, I thought: I definitely want to be friends with that guy.
  • I don't think the textures jive perfectly but the chile relleno taco is definitely something I haven't seen many other places.
  • This can cause the players' strategies to oscillate back and forth indefinitely.
  • Hormone replacement therapy, also known as postmenopausal hormone therapy (PHT), definitely increases your [breast cancer] risk," says Julie R. Gralow, MD, the director of breast medical oncology at the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. WordPress.com News
  • There's a definite likeness there, don't you think, Arethusa ? DEVIL'S BRIDE
  • As to the money raised by local subscription, no definite apportionment has yet been made but we understand that Woodhouse will receive a good round sum.
  • This gives you something definite with which to come to terms. 23 Steps to Successful Achievement
  • Although, the suburbs and exurbs are definitely where the population growth and hence the representation in government are happening.
  • We're definitely moving in a positive direction, but each time we make a leap to a new level of functionality, things get more complicated and fractured and difficult for a while.
  • Recently, while vacationing on Harbour Island in the Bahamas, I visited my friend "chic Al," who was very definitely and very successfully working her pareo. Covering a Multitude of Beach Sins
  • The current swine influenza A, called H1N1, is a triple hybrid avian/pig/human virus, “definitely” of swine origin. Wonk Room » Flu Farms: Decreasing Factory Farming Could Help Avert the Next Swine Flu Epidemic
  • What if the project continues indefinitely? Principles of Corporate Finance
  • My body definitely wouldn't handle 7.5 Gs if I didn't adjust my gross weight before takeoff.
  • This video didn't really teach me how "inducement and entrainment" power the bladeless Air Multiplier fans, but I learned that these things can definitely induce a balloon to be awesome. Daily Dispatch: Digital revolution causing car culture decline; Criminals rent botnets at bargain rates
  • This mightn't seem that strange, but I'm definitely losing it a little.
  • Basically, most things that we can tax in this way have clearly defined negative externalities (you know, 1: 1,000,000 kids go retarded for each barrel of toxic sludge, so you slap a cost on that and pass it on to the guy who makes the sludge), and a clearly definite positive internality. Matthew Yglesias » The Case for Booze Taxes
  • Many observers have noticed that negroes become several degrees lighter after syphilization; but no definite relation between syphilis and leukoderma has yet been demonstrated in this race. Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine
  • So I've decided that if I ever go to jail, I am definitely busting out!
  • (_ritenuto_ and _ritenente_) to indicate a definitely slower rate. Music Notation and Terminology
  • She's adamant that she'll begin an indefinite hunger strike once she reaches jail.
  • In time the marginal benefits definitely outweighed the marginal costs. Times, Sunday Times
  • Perhaps they would have but for the definite pronouncement of the mystagogue G.B. Shaw. Plum Pudding Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned
  • The urban project site, amid low-rise storefronts and mid-rise medical buildings, was definitely not a garden spot.
  • They face indefinite suspension while charges of gross misconduct are investigated.
  • They are rather fanatical about lengthening their own lives and fending off death indefinitely.
  • You want serious caramelization -- not dark mahogany, as in for Indian food, but definitely brown. Caribbean Black Bean Soup with Roasted Garlic
  • This definitely is a bane as complaints of constipation, acidity, obesity, indigestion, etc., are rampant among the youth.
  • He seems relaxed and happy for the first time in years, hasn't touched a drop of booze since his time in The Priory more than two years ago, and his life is definitely back on track.
  • With a few [extremely non-generic] exceptions, namely the ones with maximal isometry groups, one can say definitely whether they are expanding or not. Does Space Expand?
  • The "heavy daturine," of which only a small quantity is obtainable, is far from being a body of definite composition, that is to say, it is a mixture of atropine and hyoscyamine. Scientific American Supplement, No. 324, March 18, 1882
  • If walking is one of your priorities when choosing a holiday, then this area definitely merits consideration.
  • The useful products of the field are themselves beautiful; the sainfoin, the blue lucerne, the blood-red trifolium, the clear yellow of the mustard, give more definite colours, and all these are the merely useful, and, in that sense, the plainest of growths. Field and Hedgerow Being the Last Essays of Richard Jefferies
  • The buildings themselves are definitely going up. Times, Sunday Times
  • But as knowledge of wave motions developed and the laws of governing them were better understood, the receiver was "tuned" to respond to the transmitter, that is, the transmitter was made to set up a definite rate of vibrations in the ether and the receiver made to respond to this rate, just like two tuning forks sounding the same note. Marvels of Modern Science
  • Augustine undermines the question by pointing out that God did not bring creation into being at a certain definite moment in time, because time did not exist prior to creation. Augustine on Creation
  • They definitely don't brew as quick and feels less in them? Times, Sunday Times
  • I definitely wake up with fewer creases on my face now. Times, Sunday Times
  • Fully plump, after indulging in a complete Jamaican breakfast on the plane: ackee, saltfish, coco-bread and plantain chips something I would definitely not recommend before doing on-camera work at a lingerie show, I landed in Kingston ready to "dutty wiiine" it up--or at least relax and make a quick stop at the delectable Manley Airport veggie juice bar for a healthy detox. Chie Davis: Kingston Lingerie and Swimwear Fashion Show
  • It is definitely rather nice. Times, Sunday Times
  • I definitely wake up with fewer creases on my face now. Times, Sunday Times
  • He still wishes to pursue a medical career, and has been told that he will almost definitely get into medical school.
  • That weekend in Venice was definitely the highlight of our trip.
  • Nobody has decided for definite; it's still just a giddy conversation about something that happens to other people. Times, Sunday Times
  • The couch was dark green suede and definitely cozier than the plaid throw covering the couch that would be acting as a bed in his new place.
  • I definitely wake up with fewer creases on my face now. Times, Sunday Times
  • The vocal tone of the group was lovely but there was no oomph, no snap, no crackle and definitely no pop.
  • Early spring colour My favourites have definitely got to be those which flower early in January and February.
  • Britain cannot continue indefinitely to spend more than she is earning without higher taxes or higher interest rates - either of which will harm our economic prospects.
  • His slight emphasis on the word "Lady" was definitely mocking.
  • An annuity in perpetuity does not have a fixed time span but continues indefinitely and receipts can therefore only come from interest earned. Collins Dictionary of Economics
  • Sense of humour is definitely what we need in this particular subject matter, and especially looking at that text.
  • The young tennis player definitely had the edge on his older opponent.
  • While the writers in my fandom are definitely interested in craft matters, almost all of them are much more picky about the feedback I give them than my mentees are.
  • Each region of the world will set its own warranty policies, but the three-year warranty will definitely be available in the United States, he said.
  • I was naïve, that was for sure, young, yup, and lazy, most definitely.
  • The London Hungarian Committee in 1849 quoted Article X, by Leopold II, of the House of Hapsburg, in 1790, which definitely stated that "Hungary with her appanages is a free kingdom, and in regard to her whole legal form of government (including all the tribunals) independent; that is, entangled with no other kingdom or people, but having her own peculiar consistence and constitution; accordingly to be governed by her legitimately crowned king after her peculiar laws and customs. Memoir and Letters of Francis W. Newman
  • There is a definite reluctance to carry out research into possible environmental causes for miscarriages. The Residue Report - an action plan for safer food
  • I definitely think stubble is the way to go for him. Twilight Lexicon » Evening News
  • There is definitely a more palpable feeling of modernity. Times, Sunday Times
  • If yes, definitely give it a try, but don't think only in terms of accomplishing anything.
  • These pitches are definitely not a pretty sight, and they most certainly are not tended with loving care.
  • He is cute, but that coif is definitely not working.
  • So habituated has one become to feeling cooler in a draught that the absence of chill lends the night an unaccustomedness, the more weird in that it is unanalyzed, so that one feels definitely that one is in a strange, far country. African Camp Fires
  • Attempting to get that rune is definite, clear and utter suicide.
  • Note on the above: The dorado is most definitely not a salmonid. Stories from the Sea: More Classic Photos from the F&S Archives
  • They're definitely millies so try to make sure we don't get seats anywhere near them or it'll be a long flight
  • He adds, a few lines further on, that this term freedom is an indefinite, and incalculably ambiguous term… liable to an infinity of misunderstandings, confusions and errors.
  • The green on the twelfth has two very definite tiers and the pin was on the upper one.
  • Nobody has decided for definite; it's still just a giddy conversation about something that happens to other people. Times, Sunday Times
  • Here in Estonia, “pirukad” would definitely be doughier and baked. Quick potato pierogi | smitten kitchen
  • She definitely had an ulterior motive in offering to help.
  • A great new record and some storming recent shows demonstrate that the band are definitely back on top.
  • The playlet is a very definite thing -- and yet it is difficult to define. Writing for Vaudeville
  • All men are prone to believe in such marvels; and it is quite possible, as Niebuhr supposes, that some discoveries of the remains of mammoths and other monstrous forms embedded in the crust of the earth, may have given definiteness and prominency to the Chaldaean notions on this subject. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 1. (of 7): Chaldaea The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations.
  • Definitely more fun at the super, soaraway Sun, even for those who are leaving. Hugh Muir's diary
  • This final section describes practices such as confining children for indefinite periods in six-by-nine foot cells, abuses that led to the appointment of a court-ordered monitor for Eufaula. 2008 November 13 « One-Minute Book Reviews
  • There are the people who speak after they think and the people who think while they're speaking. Mike definitely belongs in the latter category.
  • I hate that job, and luckily the manager doesn't know how I disillusion customers so much, otherwise he'd definitely fire me.
  • Plato is definitely easier to understand than Aristotle – at least the one work by Aristotle that I read. Archive 2009-05-01
  • The first samizdat were typed carbons, definitely not books, just as the Samizdat you are holding now is definitely not the usual literary journal.
  • Is this dish definitely ovenproof?
  • They proved that to have a good sense of humour is definitely a recipe for success, especially with the younger crowd.
  • Vegas has been a touchstone for a while of squalid stupid behavior, and the “what happens in Vegas” catch-phrase/marketing gimmick is definitely one of those things that has national saturation. THE HANGOVER Unrated Blu-ray Review – Collider.com
  • It used to be only in America that cities were defined rather unromantically as ‘municipal corporations occupying a definite area’.
  • This is a definite unknown and will continue to influence the share price. Times, Sunday Times
  • He done it in Italy with Udinese and Parma, and topped the scorers charts so there is definitely a talented marksman within him.
  • They seem determined to string the talks out for an indefinite period.
  • Moreover, if he concentrated on his breathing, and the parole board soon ruled in his favor, he might go on witnessing sunrises indefinitely, despite the aging that worked in him now like naphthous bees in a leathery hive. La insistencia de Jürgen Fauth
  • The accompanying text pages explore these questions and give definite answers as a basis for discussion.
  • It is most definitely a thriller, but with strong romantic undertones.
  • One of the spices is definitely Hungarian paprika, which is one of the main products made by Pride of Szeged. Archive 2007-08-01
  • I think they definitely loved the beauty and the glamour and the clothes and the sets.
  • With a tie in the Senate, filibusters can go on indefinitely, and the vice president will become the swing vote on key bills.
  • ‘This means it's not definite yet and that's a good sign,’ she said.
  • In fact, there is a definite analogy to music used in perfumery and the ingredients are assembled and expressed as a top note, middle note or base note.
  • However, at that time, the definite opposition of the United States already had arisen, inasmuch as for some time back it had dreamed of the idea of annexing Cuba to its territory at some point. 100TH ANNIV.- DEATH OF MAJ LOYNAZ DURING WAR
  • The site was one of many sites launched by ALP pollies throughout the year, but this one was most definitely ahead of the rest of the pack.
  • The rainy weather definitely seems to have moved on as it is sunny this morning.
  • A few experiences like that and no sane person will want to commit themselves to anything quoteworthy or definite. Unsolicited Advice, Part Six: Talking to the Media
  • The man in the shop was adamant. "Definitely not," he said.
  • The colour of the item most definitely leaned towards the male end of the baby clothing market, not the kind of babygro you would expect a girl to wear. Home | Mail Online
  • This book will definitely appeal to teenagers and young adults.
  • Yeah, that's definitely their off-site storage," John said. T2: INFILTRATOR
  • She's a definite for the Olympic team.
  • The hardest part is definitely being in a minority opinion, then having to work on overdrive trying to persuade others to your way of thinking. Times, Sunday Times
  • We definitely felt we needed to freshen things up for this game. The Sun
  • Basically, this so-called quranic prohibition is a little more complex than it seems, in that the Quran does definitely prohibit riba, which is usury. Reason Magazine
  • This is about as close to an aeronautic, glass-cockpit design as has appeared in the mass market, and it will definitely sell some cars. Detroit Show's Soundtrack: America the Beautiful
  • Once there, they could pick up a "catalogue" of new products presented in paper doll fashion, definitely one of the most original presentations this week.
  • Alan is a strong-minded client with definite ideas of what he wanted and we had to make it work for him.
  • Being body-conscious and eating clean can definitely test your willpower, especially at this time of the year.
  • Yes, definitely, we started the game with a good tempo and created a number of chances.
  • Danny's definitely the brains of the project.
  • Then he opened a movie house and said he was definitely done with pro basketball.
  • I agree with your points absolutely – my biggest turnoff is definitely streaming video and audio, and I never read black blogs. Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » 5 Things That Make Me Stop Reading Websites & Blogs
  • I definitely plan to enter more often. lyb - butternut squash and thyme - a great new combination to try! thanks for tagging me! resa - Thanks sist! Another Quick Dinner and Some Sage Advice… at
  • Here it's not even suggested that continuing indefinite detention has anything to do with ‘investigating and preventing subversive activity’.
  • Iraqi state television said the deputy governor had ordered an indefinite curfew in the province from 1900 in response to the killings.
  • “Bonnie is definitely going to be faced with some challenges that she was not expecting,” Katerina Graham, who plays Bonnie on the show, told MTV News recently. VAMPIRE DIARIES NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 21: CHARACTERS & CHALLENGES | Open Society Book Club Discussions and Reviews
  • DW: Well, there's definitely one in Taos that we've been hearing about for quite a long time, but I just feel like this is going to take off. Mike Ragogna: A Tiger Suit, Junip & Great Companions: Conversations with KT Tunstall, Dar Williams, and José González, plus a KT Video Exclusive
  • This is the only way of creating definite counterplay. Times, Sunday Times
  • MH: Yeah, I definitely knew it would hurt, and I kind of worried that I might not have enough at the end, if I did fall back to the group, to outkick everyone. Runner\'s World Racing News
  • As with all my ablutions, the shave follows a definite and predetermined pattern.
  • Yes, it was definitely darker - the sun still shone, but its warmth had gone.
  • ‘Any extension should also have a finite timeframe so that such extensions cannot be exploited indefinitely,’ he cautioned.
  • Each required a definite and precise answer. Inside Perestroika: The Future of the Soviet Economy
  • If you have not heard any of their music, then your honour is definitely blessed. The Sun
  • Thus in articulating an interpretation, or set of interpretations of the term adequate to frame theoretical issues, we cannot simply describe how it is currently employed ” we must assign it a more definite and coherent meaning than extant in common usage (Block 1995, 2002). Consciousness and Intentionality
  • I go to the counter and give the cheque to a guy who definitely did not have enough sleep last night and was in a mood for nasty snide remarks and evil glares.
  • One thing for certain: this unexpected financial windfall will most definitely not be a handicap to the club.
  • Real hair wigs are definitely the better option for people who need a wig because of hair loss.
  • If the hordes of hungry locals queuing down the street are anything to go by, it's definitely worth a visit. Times, Sunday Times
  • Let's fix a definite date for the next meeting.
  • The description of one of the lads is definitely familiar. It rings a bell.
  • I'll stick my neck out and say that Bill is definitely the best candidate for the job.
  • I decamped and went for a coffee with David, who didn’t make things easier by pointing out that the riad was a significant piece of architecture and definitely worth saving. A House in Fez
  • That weekend in Venice was definitely the highlight of our trip.
  • China has delayed indefinitely its national ‘action plan’ on climate change, which was due to be released on Monday after exhaustive consultations among ministries in Beijing and provincial and local governments.
  • The four-member commission's report is still being drafted and its final conclusions are not yet definite.
  • Action does not guarantee success, but you will definitely lose the chance to be successful if you do not act. Dr T.P.Chia 
  • They are paying a price for this that could have been postponed indefinitely only by losing indefinitely. Times, Sunday Times
  • I can definitely go incognito. Times, Sunday Times
  • Definitely E.T. - giant tubes, Feds in hazmat suits. Weird Event #3,947
  • It was definitely difficult to sustain relationships. Times, Sunday Times
  • Your link is definitely written in Udmurt, although I have no idea what it says. Languagehat.com: MITHRIDATES.
  • Stromboli Smith OVATION, n. n ancient Rome, a definite, formal pageant in honor of one who had been disserviceable to the enemies of the nation. INTERNET WIRETAP: The Devil's Dictionary, by Ambrose Bierce (1993 Edition)
  • Scott's really imaginative and creative and has a definite vision of what he wants his business to be.
  • I felt somewhat outside of things - it definitely felt like there was a lot of coupling or pairing of conversations going on, and I felt like I wasn't really welcome in many of them.
  • Okay, maybe they should be called ladybug eyes, but they are definitely huge and heart-melting. Epinions Recent Content for Home
  • And, although the Artstore is giving me a good price on mounting boards, I can't go on spoiling good card indefinitely.
  • Co-conference chair Jennifer Pahlka from TechWeb acknowledged that the title definitely seemed to get under people's skin. BBC News | Technology | World Edition
  • I was trying to distract people from the craziness in which we live; and definitely not point the finger at it.
  • Clear and definite the health standard that mental state educate the inside with work principle:Objectivity principle, development principle, difference principle etc.
  • These consist of pale neutral shades of blue, green and brown with some definite greys included.
  • She readily conceded that pasta is difficult to keep hot (it did say warm on the menu) but the chick peas were definitely undercooked.
  • A slide guitar is used on some of the tracks, while the songs maintain a definite tone of melancholy and sadness.
  • And if the film were a haircut, it'd definitely need a hat.
  • They would then have the opportunity to apply for indefinite leave to remain. Times, Sunday Times
  • She added that an increased police presence had definitely deterred gangs of youths.
  • In estimating the agglutinin content or _titre_ of a serum, testing disinfectants and for many other purposes, it becomes necessary to prepare a series of dilutions of the material under examination, and in order to avoid unnecessary expenditure of labour it is convenient to adhere to some definite scale of increment, such for example as the following: The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged.
  • Brighton is definitely a happening place.
  • While this may seem like a harsh conclusion or a ludicrous one at that, it most definitely is not.
  • But its sound is definitely "tidier" and a bit less lush and three-dimensional than the sound of the two analog tuners, the Marantz especially. Epinions Recent Content for Home
  • And definitely dressed for the occasion were mother and daughter Pamela and Penelope Gahan.
  • Its application situation on heat shearing blade, guide plate and nodular indefinite chill roll are introduced too.
  • He looked definitely iffy to me, but not the sort of bad lad who carries out hits.
  • The process we go through is to start demoing songs in our rehearsal space, and then kind of cut them down - we look back and realize which parts definitely don't make the cut.

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