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