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definately 

'Definately' enjoys a subtly different meaning from 'definitely'.
If some item x is definitely f (i.e. it definitely has the property of f-ness), then it must be f in some perfect, absolute, non-finite way.
By contrast, if some item x is definately f then x is f by definition, or is the very definition of f-ness.
The former is an ontological claim, whereas the latter is conceptual/semantic.
That's why all us clever people who spell by rational deduction rather than blind repetition use both spellings, to distinguish our precise meanings.
Of course when they bring the maple syrup after the pancakes, it'll definately be too late.
definately by philip mark young August 4, 2007

definately 

An alternative spelling of the word "definitely", used most notoriously by a sensationably adorable girl whose defiant side causes her to use a more phenetic spelling for words with arbitrary spellings.
You definately don't spell "definitely" as "definitely".
definately by andy jeffreys November 11, 2007

definately 

The real spelling of Definately. The way real people spell it.
Definately
Cameron says:
*Definitely
marcus,says:
Definately
Cameron says:
*Definitely
marcus,says:
*Definately
definately by R0W3R March 8, 2009

definately 

An alternative spelling of the more commonly used word 'definitely'.
Simon was definately wrong this time.
definately by Collins December 1, 2004

definately daddle

To refer to something as being being cool or ausum
definately daddle by Auhsoj June 11, 2006

definetley 

Should be your first clue that you don't know how to spell "definitely"
I definetley know how to spell the word "definetley"
definetley by jasperspop September 14, 2010