I definitely can't vs I absolutely can't

Both "I definitely can't" and "I absolutely can't" are correct phrases in English. They are both used to emphasize that the speaker is unable to do something. The choice between them depends on the level of emphasis or certainty the speaker wants to convey.

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I definitely can't

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize that the speaker is unable to do something.

This phrase is used to express a strong sense of certainty or emphasis on the inability to do something.

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And I definitely can't do that to her daughter.
I definitely can't be away more than two hours.
I definitely can't wear this leg tonight with nick.
I... I definitely can't make Friday.
And I definitely can't stand you.
Turns out Angie's cooking smells very ethnic, and I definitely can't be around my family.
If you tell me to do it again, I definitely can't.
If you can't solve it, I definitely can't.
But I say, I definitely can't help you if you don't ask.
So I can't go back there. I definitely can't subject her to his wrath.

Alternatives:

I certainly can't
I really can't
I truly can't
I absolutely cannot

I absolutely can't

This phrase is also correct and commonly used in English to emphasize that the speaker is unable to do something.

This phrase is used to express a high level of emphasis or certainty regarding the inability to do something.

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I absolutely can't conduct my business without a laptop.
And then what happens is, sometimes I absolutely can't draw or I can't compose at all, and then it's like there's too much on your mind.
I absolutely can't make public appearances.
I absolutely can't stand this!
Why does he just keep saying I absolutely can't?

Alternatives:

I definitely can't
I certainly can't
I really can't
I truly can't

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I definitely can't vs I absolutely can't