positively
gb/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/ us/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
B1
Angličtina
~ 4500
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adverb
B1
property
1
Certainly; without doubt
Used to say that something is sure or certain.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] positively [verb]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically', but 'positively' here means 'with certainty', not 'with hope'.
Synonyma
certainly (More common and neutral in tone.)
|
definitely (Slightly more emphatic or casual in tone.)
Antonyma
doubtfully (Expresses uncertainty instead of certainty.)
Kolokace
positively identify
|positively prove
|positively certain
Témata
communication
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] speaks/acts positively about [something]
Častá chyba:
Some learners confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically'; 'optimistically' suggests hope, while 'positively' here means in a good or approving way.
Synonyma
constructively (Focuses on being helpful and productive.)
|
favorably (Focuses on showing approval or support.)
Antonyma
negatively (Shows disapproval or harmful effect.)
Kolokace
respond positively
|think positively
|view positively
Témata
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She reacted positively to the feedback.
- The teacher spoke positively about his progress.
- Thinking positively can improve your mood.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Vzorec užití:
positively [adjective]
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse this in formal writing; it's more common in spoken or expressive contexts.
Synonyma
absolutely (Very common emphatic adverb.)
|
utterly (Often used for extreme adjectives.)
Antonyma
slightly (Expresses a small degree instead of strong emphasis.)
Kolokace
positively delighted
|positively certain
|positively glowing
Témata
communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- I was positively thrilled by the news.
- She was positively glowing with pride.
- The movie was positively awful.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Synonyma
affirmatively (In testing, indicates presence, though less common in technical contexts.)
Antonyma
negatively (Indicates absence or opposite electrical charge.)
Kolokace
positively charged particle
|test positively for
Témata
science
Příklady
- The ion is positively charged.
- He tested positively for the virus.
- The sample reacted positively to the chemical.
Učební příklady
- The atom is positively charged.
- She tested positively for flu.
- Water did not react positively to the test.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
positively
IPA
GB/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
US/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
pos - it - ively (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: positively
- Plural: positivelies
Příbuzná slova
Forms
positivelies
noun
Core family
positive
adjective B1
Related words
positivity
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Výrazy
look at [something] positively
1/lˈʊk ˈæt sˈʌmθɪŋ pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase
See something favorably
To see something as good or beneficial.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- Even when times are hard, try to think positively.
- She always thinks positively about the future.