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