No. 1,381 in Russian
абсолютно
"Absolutely" or "completely."
In a sentence
Это абсолютно невозможно.
It is absolutely impossible.
In this sentence, 'абсолютно' is used to emphasize the impossibility of the situation, functioning as an adverb to enhance the adjective 'невозможно' (impossible).
Она абсолютно уверена в своём выборе.
She is absolutely confident in her choice.
Here, 'абсолютно' reinforces the adjective 'уверена' (confident), indicating the certainty of her confidence.
Я абсолютно не понимаю, о чём идёт речь.
I absolutely do not understand what is being discussed.
In this context, 'абсолютно' modifies the verb 'понимаю' (understand), serving as an intensifier to express complete lack of understanding.
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