अंग्रेज़ी

positive

gb/pˈɑzɪtɪv/ us/pˈɑzɪtɪv/
B1 अंग्रेज़ी
~ 1300
अर्थ
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adjective B1 property
1

Optimistic or confident in outlook

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

उपयोग पैटर्न: [someone] is positive about [something]
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes confuse 'positive' with 'sure' in contexts like 'I am positive he left,' which is a different meaning.
समानार्थी शब्द
optimistic (Focuses on expecting good outcomes, often in a general sense.)
विलोम शब्द
negative (Focuses on expecting bad outcomes or seeing the bad side of situations.)
शब्द-संयोजन
positive attitude |positive outlook |stay positive |positive mindset |remain positive
विषय
emotions |daily life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
  • 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.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • 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.

उपयोग पैटर्न: [test/result] is positive for [something]
आम गलती:
Learners may confuse this use with emotional positivity; here it refers to factual presence, not feelings.
समानार्थी शब्द
confirmed (Emphasizes certainty that something is true or present.)
विलोम शब्द
negative (Indicates absence or lack of something in tests or results.)
शब्द-संयोजन
test positive |positive result |positive for COVID-19 |positive diagnosis
विषय
science |health
उदाहरण
  • The test came back positive for the virus.
  • She tested positive for the banned substance.
  • The sample showed a positive result for bacteria.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • 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.

उपयोग पैटर्न: [someone] is positive that [clause]
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'optimistic'; here it refers to certainty, not hopefulness.
समानार्थी शब्द
certain (Very close in meaning; interchangeable in most contexts.)
विलोम शब्द
unsure (Not certain or confident about something.)
शब्द-संयोजन
absolutely positive |quite positive |positive identification
विषय
daily life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
  • 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?
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • 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.

समानार्थी शब्द
charged (General term for having an electrical charge; not specific to being positive.)
विलोम शब्द
negative (Having more electrons than protons.)
शब्द-संयोजन
positive charge |positive ion
विषय
science
उदाहरण
  • A proton has a positive electric charge.
  • The particle became positive after losing electrons.
  • Positive ions are attracted to negative ones.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • 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.

समानार्थी शब्द
above zero (Plainly describes being greater than zero.)
विलोम शब्द
negative (Less than zero in value or amount.)
शब्द-संयोजन
positive number |positive growth
विषय
math |science
उदाहरण
  • The company reported positive earnings this quarter.
  • Temperatures stayed in the positive range all week.
  • In math, a positive number is greater than zero.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • Two is a positive number.
  • We have positive growth this year.
  • The temperature is positive today.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोश रूप
positive
IPA
GB/pˈɑzɪtɪv/
US/pˈɑzɪtɪv/
शब्दांश और ज़ोर
pos - it - ive (3 शब्दांश)
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
शब्द रूप
Adjective
  • Base: positive
शब्द परिवार
Core family
positively adverb B1 positivity noun
Negative and opposite forms
negative adjective B1 negatively adverb B1 negativity noun
अभिव्यक्तियाँ

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.

उदाहरण
  • 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.

उदाहरण
  • 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.

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

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