positively
gb/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/ us/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
B1
إنجليزي
~ 4500
المعاني
0 معنى
adverb
B1
property
1
Certainly; without doubt
Used to say that something is sure or certain.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] positively [verb]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically', but 'positively' here means 'with certainty', not 'with hope'.
مرادفات
certainly (More common and neutral in tone.)
|
definitely (Slightly more emphatic or casual in tone.)
أضداد
doubtfully (Expresses uncertainty instead of certainty.)
تراكيب شائعة
positively identify
|positively prove
|positively certain
مواضيع
communication
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- I can positively confirm that she was at the meeting.
- The results positively show a decrease in crime.
- He spoke positively that the plan would work.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I can positively say it is true.
- She is positively sure about the answer.
- They positively know who did it.
adverb
B1
property
2
In a good or helpful way
In a way that helps or is good.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] speaks/acts positively about [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Some learners confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically'; 'optimistically' suggests hope, while 'positively' here means in a good or approving way.
مرادفات
constructively (Focuses on being helpful and productive.)
|
favorably (Focuses on showing approval or support.)
أضداد
negatively (Shows disapproval or harmful effect.)
تراكيب شائعة
respond positively
|think positively
|view positively
مواضيع
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She reacted positively to the feedback.
- The teacher spoke positively about his progress.
- Thinking positively can improve your mood.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- He talks positively about his job.
- She thinks positively every day.
- We should act positively to help others.
adverb
B2
property
3
Used to emphasize a statement
Used to make an adjective or statement stronger.
نمط الاستخدام:
positively [adjective]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may overuse this in formal writing; it's more common in spoken or expressive contexts.
مرادفات
absolutely (Very common emphatic adverb.)
|
utterly (Often used for extreme adjectives.)
أضداد
slightly (Expresses a small degree instead of strong emphasis.)
تراكيب شائعة
positively delighted
|positively certain
|positively glowing
مواضيع
communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- I was positively thrilled by the news.
- She was positively glowing with pride.
- The movie was positively awful.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I am positively happy today.
- She is positively tired after work.
- The soup is positively delicious.
adverb
technical
B2
property
4
With a positive charge or test result
In science, having a positive charge or showing something is present.
مرادفات
affirmatively (In testing, indicates presence, though less common in technical contexts.)
أضداد
negatively (Indicates absence or opposite electrical charge.)
تراكيب شائعة
positively charged particle
|test positively for
مواضيع
science
أمثلة
- The ion is positively charged.
- He tested positively for the virus.
- The sample reacted positively to the chemical.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The atom is positively charged.
- She tested positively for flu.
- Water did not react positively to the test.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
positively
IPA
GB/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
US/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
المقاطع والنبر
pos - it - ively (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: positively
- Plural: positivelies
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
positivelies
noun
Core family
positive
adjective B1
Related words
positivity
noun
Negative and opposite forms
تعبيرات
look at [something] positively
1/lˈʊk ˈæt sˈʌmθɪŋ pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase
See something favorably
To see something as good or beneficial.
أمثلة
- He looked at the change in rules positively.
- Try to look at the situation positively instead of worrying.
think positively
1/θˈɪŋk pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase
Have an optimistic mindset
To focus on the good side of things and expect good results.
أمثلة
- Even when times are hard, try to think positively.
- She always thinks positively about the future.