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