positive
gb/pˈɑzɪtɪv/ us/pˈɑzɪtɪv/
B1
الإنجليزية
~ 1300
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective
B1
property
1
Optimistic or confident in outlook
Feeling sure that good things will happen or seeing the good side of things.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] is positive about [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'positive' with 'sure' in contexts like 'I am positive he left,' which is a different meaning.
المرادفات
optimistic (Focuses on expecting good outcomes, often in a general sense.)
الأضداد
negative (Focuses on expecting bad outcomes or seeing the bad side of situations.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
positive attitude
|positive outlook
|stay positive
|positive mindset
|remain positive
الموضوعات
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She always tries to stay positive, even when things are hard.
- The coach was positive about the team's chances.
- His positive attitude helped everyone feel better.
- Despite the setback, they remained positive about the future.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I am positive about my exam.
- She stays positive when it rains.
- He has a positive view of life.
- We try to be positive every day.
adjective
B2
property
2
Indicating the presence of something
Showing that something is there or true, often from a test or check.
نمط الاستخدام:
[test/result] is positive for [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse this use with emotional positivity; here it refers to factual presence, not feelings.
المرادفات
confirmed (Emphasizes certainty that something is true or present.)
الأضداد
negative (Indicates absence or lack of something in tests or results.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
test positive
|positive result
|positive for COVID-19
|positive diagnosis
الموضوعات
science
|health
أمثلة
- The test came back positive for the virus.
- She tested positive for the banned substance.
- The sample showed a positive result for bacteria.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I tested positive for flu.
- The result is positive for sugar.
- He is positive for the illness.
adjective
B1
property
3
Completely certain about something
Being 100% sure about something.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] is positive that [clause]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'optimistic'; here it refers to certainty, not hopefulness.
المرادفات
certain (Very close in meaning; interchangeable in most contexts.)
الأضداد
unsure (Not certain or confident about something.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
absolutely positive
|quite positive
|positive identification
الموضوعات
daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- I’m positive I left my keys on the table.
- She was positive that she had locked the door.
- Are you positive this is the right address?
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I am positive we met before.
- She is positive he is here.
- He is positive about the answer.
adjective
technical
B2
property
4
Having a net electric charge of protons
In science, having more protons than electrons in atoms or particles.
المرادفات
charged (General term for having an electrical charge; not specific to being positive.)
الأضداد
negative (Having more electrons than protons.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
positive charge
|positive ion
الموضوعات
science
أمثلة
- A proton has a positive electric charge.
- The particle became positive after losing electrons.
- Positive ions are attracted to negative ones.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- A proton is positive.
- This atom is positive.
- Positive charges go to negative charges.
adjective
B1
property
5
More than zero in amount or value
More than zero in number or amount.
المرادفات
above zero (Plainly describes being greater than zero.)
الأضداد
negative (Less than zero in value or amount.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
positive number
|positive growth
الموضوعات
math
|science
أمثلة
- The company reported positive earnings this quarter.
- Temperatures stayed in the positive range all week.
- In math, a positive number is greater than zero.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- Two is a positive number.
- We have positive growth this year.
- The temperature is positive today.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
positive
IPA
GB/pˈɑzɪtɪv/
US/pˈɑzɪtɪv/
المقاطع والنبر
pos - it - ive (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: positive
عائلة الكلمة
Core family
positively
adverb B1
positivity
noun
Negative and opposite forms
التعبيرات
positive thinking
1/pˈɑzɪtɪv θˈɪŋkɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Focusing on good possibilities and outcomes
Trying to think about good things and expect good results instead of bad ones.
أمثلة
- Positive thinking can improve your mood and health.
- She believes in the power of positive thinking.
stay positive
1/stˈeɪ pˈɑzɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
Keep an optimistic attitude
Keep feeling hopeful and looking for good things, even when things are hard.
أمثلة
- Even during tough times, it's important to stay positive.
- She told her friend to stay positive before the big exam.
test positive for
1/tˈɛst pˈɑzɪtɪv fɚ/
fixed phrase
Be confirmed as having something by a test
When a test shows that you have a specific thing, like a disease or substance.
أمثلة
- He tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
- The athlete tested positive for banned drugs.