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