positive
gb/pˈɑzɪtɪv/ us/pˈɑzɪtɪv/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 1300
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
B1
property
1
Optimistic or confident in outlook
Feeling sure that good things will happen or seeing the good side of things.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is positive about [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'positive' with 'sure' in contexts like 'I am positive he left,' which is a different meaning.
Συνώνυμα
optimistic (Focuses on expecting good outcomes, often in a general sense.)
Αντώνυμα
negative (Focuses on expecting bad outcomes or seeing the bad side of situations.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
positive attitude
|positive outlook
|stay positive
|positive mindset
|remain positive
Θέματα
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[test/result] is positive for [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this use with emotional positivity; here it refers to factual presence, not feelings.
Συνώνυμα
confirmed (Emphasizes certainty that something is true or present.)
Αντώνυμα
negative (Indicates absence or lack of something in tests or results.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
test positive
|positive result
|positive for COVID-19
|positive diagnosis
Θέματα
science
|health
Παραδείγματα
- The test came back positive for the virus.
- She tested positive for the banned substance.
- The sample showed a positive result for bacteria.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is positive that [clause]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'optimistic'; here it refers to certainty, not hopefulness.
Συνώνυμα
certain (Very close in meaning; interchangeable in most contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
unsure (Not certain or confident about something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
absolutely positive
|quite positive
|positive identification
Θέματα
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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?
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Συνώνυμα
charged (General term for having an electrical charge; not specific to being positive.)
Αντώνυμα
negative (Having more electrons than protons.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
positive charge
|positive ion
Θέματα
science
Παραδείγματα
- A proton has a positive electric charge.
- The particle became positive after losing electrons.
- Positive ions are attracted to negative ones.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Συνώνυμα
above zero (Plainly describes being greater than zero.)
Αντώνυμα
negative (Less than zero in value or amount.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
positive number
|positive growth
Θέματα
math
|science
Παραδείγματα
- The company reported positive earnings this quarter.
- Temperatures stayed in the positive range all week.
- In math, a positive number is greater than zero.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Two is a positive number.
- We have positive growth this year.
- The temperature is positive today.
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Λημματική μορφή
positive
IPA
GB/pˈɑzɪtɪv/
US/pˈɑzɪtɪv/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
pos - it - ive (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: positive
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
positively
adverb B1
positivity
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- He tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
- The athlete tested positive for banned drugs.