انگلیسی

positive

gb/pˈɑzɪtɪv/ us/pˈɑzɪtɪv/
B1 انگلیسی
~ 1300
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
adjective B1 property
1

Optimistic or confident in outlook

Feeling sure that good things will happen or seeing the good side of things.

الگوی کاربرد: [someone] is positive about [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'positive' with 'sure' in contexts like 'I am positive he left,' which is a different meaning.
هم‌معنی‌ها
optimistic (Focuses on expecting good outcomes, often in a general sense.)
متضادها
negative (Focuses on expecting bad outcomes or seeing the bad side of situations.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
positive attitude |positive outlook |stay positive |positive mindset |remain positive
موضوع‌ها
emotions |daily life |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

الگوی کاربرد: [test/result] is positive for [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse this use with emotional positivity; here it refers to factual presence, not feelings.
هم‌معنی‌ها
confirmed (Emphasizes certainty that something is true or present.)
متضادها
negative (Indicates absence or lack of something in tests or results.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
test positive |positive result |positive for COVID-19 |positive diagnosis
موضوع‌ها
science |health
نمونه‌ها
  • The test came back positive for the virus.
  • She tested positive for the banned substance.
  • The sample showed a positive result for bacteria.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

الگوی کاربرد: [someone] is positive that [clause]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'optimistic'; here it refers to certainty, not hopefulness.
هم‌معنی‌ها
certain (Very close in meaning; interchangeable in most contexts.)
متضادها
unsure (Not certain or confident about something.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
absolutely positive |quite positive |positive identification
موضوع‌ها
daily life |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • 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?
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

هم‌معنی‌ها
charged (General term for having an electrical charge; not specific to being positive.)
متضادها
negative (Having more electrons than protons.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
positive charge |positive ion
موضوع‌ها
science
نمونه‌ها
  • A proton has a positive electric charge.
  • The particle became positive after losing electrons.
  • Positive ions are attracted to negative ones.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

هم‌معنی‌ها
above zero (Plainly describes being greater than zero.)
متضادها
negative (Less than zero in value or amount.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
positive number |positive growth
موضوع‌ها
math |science
نمونه‌ها
  • The company reported positive earnings this quarter.
  • Temperatures stayed in the positive range all week.
  • In math, a positive number is greater than zero.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • Two is a positive number.
  • We have positive growth this year.
  • The temperature is positive today.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
positive
IPA
GB/pˈɑzɪtɪv/
US/pˈɑzɪtɪv/
هجاها و تکیه
pos - it - ive (۳ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
صورت‌های واژه
Adjective
  • Base: positive
خانوادهٔ واژه
Core family
positively adverb B1 positivity noun
Negative and opposite forms
negative adjective B1 negatively adverb B1 negativity noun
عبارت‌ها

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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • He tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
  • The athlete tested positive for banned drugs.

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