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