Collocations for "absolutely"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "absolutely" in context.
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absolutely
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adv
- yes, absolutely!
- absolutely not!
- is absolutely free (of)
- is (not) absolutely [necessary, required] to
- are absolutely right!
- Are you absolutely sure?
- absolutely [awful, terrible, disgraceful, fabulous]
- look absolutely [beautiful, amazing, stunning]
- had an absolutely [amazing, wonderful, awful] time
- absolutely [love, hate, can't stand] (when)
- I'm absolutely [sure, convinced] that
- that is absolutely no excuse!
- there is absolutely no [excuse, reason] for
- there is absolutely nothing wrong (with)
- is absolutely no way I will [go, see, try]
- made absolutely no effort to [answer, do, help]
'absolutely' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
adamant
- adorable
- amazed
- appalled
- appalling
- awful
- brilliant
- conception
- delightful
- despicable
- disdain
- entrance
- everything
- fabulous
- fascinating
- flawless
- gutted
- indispensable
- integrity
- loathe
- marvelous
- massive
- need
- nothing
- perfect
- pivotal
- positive
- provoke
- secure
- shattered
- shock
- stunning
- style
- sure
- terrible
- thrilled
- true
- worthless
- zero