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