الإنجليزية

positively

gb/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/ us/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
B1 الإنجليزية
~ 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]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically', but 'positively' here means 'with certainty', not 'with hope'.
المرادفات
certainly (More common and neutral in tone.) | definitely (Slightly more emphatic or casual in tone.)
الأضداد
doubtfully (Expresses uncertainty instead of certainty.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
positively identify |positively prove |positively certain
الموضوعات
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 للمتعلّمين
  • 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]
خطأ شائع:
Some learners confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically'; 'optimistically' suggests hope, while 'positively' here means in a good or approving way.
المرادفات
constructively (Focuses on being helpful and productive.) | favorably (Focuses on showing approval or support.)
الأضداد
negatively (Shows disapproval or harmful effect.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
respond positively |think positively |view positively
الموضوعات
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 للمتعلّمين
  • 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]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may overuse this in formal writing; it's more common in spoken or expressive contexts.
المرادفات
absolutely (Very common emphatic adverb.) | utterly (Often used for extreme adjectives.)
الأضداد
slightly (Expresses a small degree instead of strong emphasis.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
positively delighted |positively certain |positively glowing
الموضوعات
communication |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • I was positively thrilled by the news.
  • She was positively glowing with pride.
  • The movie was positively awful.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • 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.

المرادفات
affirmatively (In testing, indicates presence, though less common in technical contexts.)
الأضداد
negatively (Indicates absence or opposite electrical charge.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
positively charged particle |test positively for
الموضوعات
science
أمثلة
  • The ion is positively charged.
  • He tested positively for the virus.
  • The sample reacted positively to the chemical.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • 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
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
positivelies noun
Core family
positive adjective B1
Related words
positivity noun
Negative and opposite forms
negative adjective B1 negatively adverb B1 negativity noun
التعبيرات

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.

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