positive

/ˈpɑzɪtɪv/
adj 5noun 5

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1

(adj.) certain

VERBS

be, seem, sound

ADV

absolutely, quite

She was quite positive that she had locked the front door before leaving for work.

fairly

PREP

about

He was really positive about his chances of getting the job.

of

I'm positive of my decision to study abroad next year.

2

(adj.) hopeful and confident/encouraging

VERBS

appear, be, feel, seem, sound | remain

ADV

distinctly, extremely, highly, overwhelmingly, really, very

The test results were extremely positive, so the doctors felt confident about her recovery.

entirely, wholly | fairly, mildly, moderately, quite | broadly, essentially, generally | apparently, seemingly

PREP

about

She felt positive about the job interview and couldn't stop smiling all day.

3

(adj.) showing that sth has happened/is present

VERBS

be, prove, test

After weeks of feeling sick, Maria was finally positive when she visited the doctor.

ADV

strongly, weakly

The teacher strongly positive about my progress in mathematics this semester.

PREP

for

The athlete tested positive for banned substances after the competition.

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