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absolutely
 
ADVERB:1. Without question: certainly, doubtless, doubtlessly, positively, undoubtedly. See CERTAIN, LIMITED. 2. To the fullest extent: all, altogether, completely, dead, entirely, flat, fully, just, perfectly, quite, thoroughly, totally, utterly, well2, wholly. Informal : clean, clear. Idioms: in toto, through and through. See BIG, LIMITED. 3. It is so; as you say or ask: agreed, all right, assuredly, aye, gladly, indubitably, roger, undoubtedly, unquestionably, willingly, yea, yes. Informal : OK, uh-huh, yeah, yep. Slang : right on. See AFFIRM.
 
 
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