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