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