Defiantly vs Definitely

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I can definitely see how this one happens. Trying to spell definitely phonetically (depending on your accent) is one misplaced letter away from defiantly.

Defiantly is the do something in a manner that is resistant to authority or orders/instructions.
Ex: "She looked him in eyes defiantly, refusing to back down."

Definitely describes an event that is certain or near certain.
Ex: "We studied together last night for the test; you're fine, you'll definitely do well."

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