ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

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
negative adjective B1 negatively adverb B1 negativity noun
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.

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