I would definitely not. vs I definitely would not.

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. The difference lies in the placement of the adverb 'definitely.' The first phrase places 'definitely' before 'not,' while the second phrase places it before 'would.' Both convey the same meaning, but the emphasis may slightly differ.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 4050 views

I would definitely not.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a valid way to express a strong negative sentiment. The adverb 'definitely' emphasizes the certainty of the decision not to do something.

Examples:

I would definitely not go there again.
She would definitely not agree to those terms.
He would definitely not eat that food.
They would definitely not support that idea.
We would definitely not attend that event.

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But if something else came up, I would definitely not go.
Then I would definitely not recommend Mrs. Doubtfire.
Okay, I would definitely not let Dr. B hear you say that.
I would definitely... not do you.
I would definitely... not do you.
I definitely would not believe you.
In that case, I would definitely kill myself.
No, ma'am, definitely not.
But pay I will definitely not.
No, you have definitely not.
Are we the only ones noticing this? Definitely not.
Basic, maybe. Dump, definitely not.
Wesley shook his head. 'No, definitely not.
No, sir, definitely not.
Unfortunately the weekend is definitely not.
And while that's obviously the anomaly, the resell sneaker market is definitely not.
I would definitely case the merchandise.
I would definitely eat here again.
Maurizio and Maria are exceptional cooks. I would definitely recommend Le Beone.
I would definitely have done this.

Alternatives:

I definitely would not.
I would not definitely.
I would not definitely not.
I would not, definitely.
I would not, definitely not.

I definitely would not.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also a valid way to express a strong negative sentiment. Placing 'definitely' before 'would' emphasizes the certainty of the decision not to do something.

Examples:

I definitely would not recommend that restaurant.
She definitely would not miss the opportunity.
He definitely would not forget your birthday.
They definitely would not tolerate such behavior.
We definitely would not buy that product.

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I definitely would not believe you.
No, there was some stuff I definitely would not want to forget.
But if something else came up, I would definitely not go.
Then I would definitely not recommend Mrs. Doubtfire.
Okay, I would definitely not let Dr. B hear you say that.
Plus, I have finally uploaded the homecoming photos, so if I weren't feeling better already, I definitely would be now.
No. I definitely am not.
I definitely would, I definitely, I would.
No. Definitely wouldn't agree.
No, I definitely, definitely do not.
No, I definitely, definitely do not.
Sure. I definitely have time.
No. I definitely used him.
Whinysomething. I definitely like whiny.
Because I definitely feel something here.
Trust me, I definitely understand.
But when I'm able to, I definitely will.
This guy... I definitely know.
You know, I definitely care.
My migraine's gone. I definitely feel more relaxed.

Alternatives:

I would definitely not.
I definitely would not.
I would not definitely.
I would not, definitely.
I would not, definitely not.

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