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