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Definitely know vs definitely knows

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Definitely know' is used when referring to plural subjects, while 'definitely knows' is used with singular subjects. The choice between the two depends on the subject being discussed.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 8227 views

Definitely know

This phrase is correct when referring to plural subjects.

Use 'definitely know' when the subject is plural, meaning there is more than one person or thing involved.

Examples:

  • They definitely know the answer.
  • We definitely know what to do.
  • Oct 7, 2021 ... Yep. I definitely know how to read today. Discussion.
  • May 8, 2019 ... If you are Latina, you DEFINITELY know how to give this look!! #attitude #ecuadorian #Mexican #ohnoyoudidnt #haha.
  • Jan 27, 2023 ... First time playing this game and I definitely know what I'm doing ... Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast.
  • Oct 12, 2024 ... kstylis on October 12, 2024: "Central state university thank you for having me! Yall definitely know how to turn up ‍ #Lovedemtwerkers".
  • Aug 4, 2024 ... What a night, BOSTON! You definitely know how to show up for a #GoodTime! Thank you, TD Garden, for making it unforgettable!
  • Nov 12, 2024 ... 318 likes, 22 comments - chefstellino on November 12, 2024: "If you're Sicilian, like me, you definitely know what this is.
  • Mar 8, 2023 ... 10 female inventors you should definitely know about · 10. Stephanie Kwolek – Kevlar · 9. Maria Beasley – The life raft · 8. Rosalind Franklin – ...
  • Nov 28, 2011 ... Are these pairs of sentences similar in meaning or substantially different? c) He definitely didn't know about it. / He didn't definitely know ...
  • Nov 3, 2024 ... Tryce Writes (@trycewrites). 8 Likes. I'm so sorry you went through that! I definitely know how you feel. I don't think some people realize ...
  • Nov 22, 2017 ... Everything We Definitely Know About The Room's Tommy Wiseau ... Tommy Wiseau directed the legendarily awful 2003 motion picture The Room; this we ...

Alternatives:

  • certainly know
  • absolutely know
  • without a doubt know
  • clearly know
  • undoubtedly know

definitely knows

This phrase is correct when referring to singular subjects.

Use 'definitely knows' when the subject is singular, meaning there is only one person or thing involved.

Examples:

  • He definitely knows the truth.
  • She definitely knows the way.
  • Nov 10, 2024 ... Kid definitely knows something. story/text. r/KidsAreFuckingStupid - Kid definitely knows ...
  • Jun 10, 2016 ... ... Dujardin 󱢏. Jun 10, 2016󰞋󱟠. 󰟝. He definitely knows he's special. No photo description available. Ola Gulka and 30K others · 󰤥 30K · 󰤦 345 · 󰤧 ...
  • Oct 1, 2024 ... He definitely knows at the end of season 4, right after Barry destroyed the satellite. Barry's mask was barely covering his face.
  • Jun 11, 2024 ... Gannon Buhr definitely knows his bag! Who do you think would beat this time?
  • Jul 12, 2023 ... So the Empire definitely knows about Tanalorr, right? Discussion. They've got an outpost on Koboh that's host to inquisitors, the crashed ...
  • Joe Knows Tours: JOE DEFINITELY KNOWS ST. LUCIA - See 1996 traveler reviews, 1503 candid photos, and great deals for St. Lucia, at Tripadvisor.
  • Joe Knows Tours: Joe definitely knows St Lucia and I'm glad we do too - See 1996 traveler reviews, 1503 candid photos, and great deals for St. Lucia, ...
  • Oct 22, 2024 ... Shannon McKinstrie | Social Media Strategist & Marketer (@shannonmckinstrie). Awful. And this person definitely knows better .

Alternatives:

  • certainly knows
  • absolutely knows
  • without a doubt knows
  • clearly knows
  • undoubtedly knows

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