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