definite answer

Frequency: 7.010.3 per million words

Describes a reply that is firm and will not change.

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Examples (20)

  • I cannot give you a definite answer just yet.
  • I need a definite answer by the end of the day.
  • Can you please give me a definite answer by tomorrow?
  • Unfortunately, the doctor couldn't give us a definite answer about the diagnosis.
  • She was hesitant and couldn't provide a definite answer.
  • We are still waiting for a definite answer from the university regarding my admission.
  • The board is waiting for a definite answer before proceeding with the merger.
  • She was frustrated because he kept avoiding giving a definite answer.
  • I'm tired of maybes; I need a definite answer.
  • Is it possible to get a definite answer on the project's budget?
  • If I had a definite answer, I would have told you already.
  • The research has not yet yielded a definite answer to the problem.
  • We will have a definite answer for you after the committee meeting.
  • "Yes or no, I need a definite answer!" he demanded.
  • He's not the kind of person to give a definite answer without all the facts.
  • There is no single definite answer to such a complex ethical question.
  • Despite repeated inquiries, the ministry has yet to issue a definite answer on the policy change.
  • After weeks of uncertainty, we finally received a definite answer from the landlord.
  • The client wants a definite answer regarding the project deadline.
  • He couldn't provide a definite answer until he had all the facts.