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