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