positive
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/ˈpɑːzətɪv/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɒzətɪv/
adjective
A1
good or helpful
The positive feedback made her feel happy.
A2
showing agreement or support
Her positive response encouraged the team.
B1
aimed at solving problems or getting good results
We need positive action to fix this issue.
B1
feeling hopeful and sure about good things
His positive attitude helps everyone stay motivated.
B1
showing that something is present or true
The test came back positive for the virus.
B2
completely sure about something
I am positive that I locked the door.
B2
providing clear proof or information
This is positive proof that he was there.
R
complete and certain
She has a positive talent for making friends.
R
stating something true without words like 'no' or 'not'
A positive sentence does not use negative words.
R
more than zero
Five is a positive number.
R
having the type of electricity that protons carry
The positive end of the battery connects here.
noun
B2
a good or useful feature
One positive of the job is the flexible hours.
B2
a test result showing something is present
A positive on the test means you need treatment.
R
a photo with correct light and colors, made from a negative
The positive shows the image as it really was.
translation
good or helpful; showing agreement or support; aimed at solving problems or getting good results; feeling hopeful and sure about good things; showing that something is present or true; completely sure about something; providing clear proof or information; complete and certain; stating something true without words like 'no' or 'not'; more than zero; having the type of electricity that protons carry
a good or useful feature; a test result showing something is present; a photo with correct light and colors, made from a negative
Word Forms
Plural
positives