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