इंग्रजी

positively

gb/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/ us/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
B1 इंग्रजी
~ 4500
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adverb B1 property
1

Certainly; without doubt

Used to say that something is sure or certain.

वापर नमुना: [someone] positively [verb]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically', but 'positively' here means 'with certainty', not 'with hope'.
समानार्थी शब्द
certainly (More common and neutral in tone.) | definitely (Slightly more emphatic or casual in tone.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
doubtfully (Expresses uncertainty instead of certainty.)
सहप्रयोग
positively identify |positively prove |positively certain
विषय
communication |opinions |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

वापर नमुना: [someone] speaks/acts positively about [something]
सामान्य चूक:
Some learners confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically'; 'optimistically' suggests hope, while 'positively' here means in a good or approving way.
समानार्थी शब्द
constructively (Focuses on being helpful and productive.) | favorably (Focuses on showing approval or support.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
negatively (Shows disapproval or harmful effect.)
सहप्रयोग
respond positively |think positively |view positively
विषय
emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • She reacted positively to the feedback.
  • The teacher spoke positively about his progress.
  • Thinking positively can improve your mood.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

वापर नमुना: positively [adjective]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may overuse this in formal writing; it's more common in spoken or expressive contexts.
समानार्थी शब्द
absolutely (Very common emphatic adverb.) | utterly (Often used for extreme adjectives.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
slightly (Expresses a small degree instead of strong emphasis.)
सहप्रयोग
positively delighted |positively certain |positively glowing
विषय
communication |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • I was positively thrilled by the news.
  • She was positively glowing with pride.
  • The movie was positively awful.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

समानार्थी शब्द
affirmatively (In testing, indicates presence, though less common in technical contexts.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
negatively (Indicates absence or opposite electrical charge.)
सहप्रयोग
positively charged particle |test positively for
विषय
science
उदाहरणे
  • The ion is positively charged.
  • He tested positively for the virus.
  • The sample reacted positively to the chemical.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The atom is positively charged.
  • She tested positively for flu.
  • Water did not react positively to the test.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
positively
IPA
GB/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
US/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
pos - it - ively (३ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: positively
  • Plural: positivelies
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
positivelies noun
Core family
positive adjective B1
Related words
positivity noun
Negative and opposite forms
negative adjective B1 negatively adverb B1 negativity noun
वाक्प्रचार

look at [something] positively

1
/lˈʊk ˈæt sˈʌmθɪŋ pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase

See something favorably

To see something as good or beneficial.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • Even when times are hard, try to think positively.
  • She always thinks positively about the future.

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