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