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    British English pronunciation: absolutely /ˈæbsəluːtli/  completely: used for emphasis

    Are you absolutely certain you saw him?

    The food was absolutely fantastic.

    They have absolutely no idea how this happened.

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    British English pronunciation: absolutely /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/  spoken used for showing that you agree with what someone has just said

    'She really is a beautiful woman.' 'Oh, absolutely.'

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