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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 • 8181 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.

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All right, well, I definitely know how this goes.
I definitely know how it feels to be unfairly labeled.
Something called the law of diffusion of innovation, and if you don't know the law, you definitely know the terminology.
and if you don't know the law, you definitely know the terminology.
So, if you are a fan of the Game of Thrones, you definitely know how important a big wall is for an old kingdom.
No, I definitely know you.
Well, I definitely know you.
The Separatists definitely know we're backing the rebels.
And his brother would definitely know about his heart condition.
Now they'll definitely know we're in here.
I definitely know you'd enjoy the Shakespeare Garden.
No, I definitely know you.
- I definitely know the type.
One thing for certain, these kids definitely know how to handle them.
And they definitely know each other.
If you don't go back, he'll definitely know.
Because now we definitely know it's the router, honey.
I definitely know what it's like to be with someone from a different world.
Although you can't feel it now, but in time, he'll definitely know that you're good to him.
I definitely know you from somewhere.

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.

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She definitely knows about the Jenna thing.
Tom definitely knows that he shouldn't be doing that.
And she definitely knows... that you are ready for the ultimate in teen glamour.
He definitely knows about me, right?
She definitely knows about the Jenna thing.
She definitely knows I've hacked in now.
And this guy definitely knows how.
Someone in this house definitely knows who the killer is.
She definitely knows how to rile people up.
He definitely knows his way around shop tools.
Doc, when he's awake, he definitely knows what's going on.
Tom definitely knows that he shouldn't be doing that.
~ So what? So, the only place he definitely knows you've been is the place you've hypnotised him.
Calendula not only looks pretty but you can eat it it attracts beneficial insects and is a medicinal plant used in healing ointments and salves and a core principle of sustainability is to obtain a yield Eric definitely knows how to do that
and a core principle of sustainability is to obtain a yield Eric definitely knows how to do that

Alternatives:

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

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