adjective
Clear and certain, with no doubt or confusion.
We need a definite answer today.
She gave me a definite yes.
Common phrases & grammar
definite answer · definite proof · definite plans
a definite + noun
be definite about + noun
American English
How to pronounce definite
adjectiveB1Common word
DEHfuhnuht
/ˈdɛ.fə.nət̚/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Clear and certain, with no doubt or confusion.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
adjective
Fixed or exact, not approximate or likely to change.
Do you have a definite date for the meeting?
The job offers a definite salary of $60,000.
Common phrases & grammar
definite date · definite amount · definite number
a definite + noun
a definite number of + plural noun
adjectivetechnicalless common
In grammar, describing a word used before a noun when the person or thing is known or clear.
In “the house,” “the” is a definite article.
English has one definite article: “the.”
Good to know
English uses “the” as the definite article.
Common phrases & grammar
definite article
Useful expressions
The word “the,” used before a noun for a particular known person or thing.
“The” is the definite article in English.