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