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positive BrE / ˈpɒzətɪv /  NAmE / ˈpɑːzətɪv / Native audio playback is not supported. positive(adjective)BrE / ˈpɒzətɪv /  NAmE / ˈpɑːzətɪv / thinking about what is good in a situation; feeling confident and sure that something good will happenopposite negativehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_1a positive attitude/outlookthe power of positive thoughtShe tried to be more positive about her new job.On the positive side, profits have increased.The report ended on a positive note.directed at dealing with something or producing a successful resultopposite negativehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_1We must take positive steps to deal with the problem.It will require positive action by all in the industry.expressing agreement or supportopposite negativehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_1We've had a very positive response to the idea.good or usefulopposite negativehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_1to make a positive contribution to a discussionHis family have been a very positive influence on him.Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports.completely sure that something is correct or trueI can't be positive about what time it happened.She was positive that he had been there.‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’‘Is that John over there?’ ‘I’m not sure.’Are you sure about that?England must win this game to be sure of qualifying.I’m quite sure (that) I left my bag here (= I have no doubt about it).I’m quite confident that you’ll get the job.The team feels confident of winning.I’m convinced that she’s innocent.Are you absolutely certain about this?She was positive that he’d been there.‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’My memory isn’t really clear on that point.complete and definitesynonym absolutehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/absolute_1He has a positive genius for upsetting people.It was a positive miracle that we survived.giving clear and definite proof or informationsynonym conclusivehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/conclusiveWe have no positive evidence that she was involved.This is proof positive that he stole the money.showing clear evidence that a particular substance or medical condition is presentopposite negativehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_1a positive pregnancy testThe athlete tested positive for steroids.to be HIV positivegreater than zeroopposite negativehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_1containing or producing the type of electricity that is carried by a protonopposite negativehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_1a positive chargethe positive terminal of a batteryExtra ExamplesHe sounded very positive about his chances.He tested positive for HIV.He took a highly positive view of the matter.I’m absolutely positive it was him.She seemed fairly positive about it.The test proved positive.Friendlier relations between the countries had a positive effect on exports.I can’t be positive about what time it happened.Local residents made a very positive contribution to the debate.Most of his remarks were positive, but there were a few criticisms.On the positive side, profits have increased.She was positive that he’d been there.The feedback from the public was very positive.Try to have a positive attitude.We got a very positive response to the idea.You should try to be a bit more positive about your students.Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French positif, -ive or Latin positivus, from posit- ‘placed’, from the verb ponere. The original sense referred to laws as being formally ‘laid down’, which led to the sense ‘explicitly laid down and admitting no question’, hence ‘certain’.

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(adjective) a positive attitude/outlookthe power of positive thoughtshe tried to be more positive about her new job.on the positive side, profits have increased. Search images by the wordhttps://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=positive This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word	positive
WordType	(adjective)
Phonetic	BrE / ˈpɒzətɪv / NAmE / ˈpɑːzətɪv /
Example	a positive attitude/outlook the power of positive thought she tried to be more positive about her new job. on the positive side, profits have increased.
Sound	Native audio playback is not supported.
Image	Search images by the word https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=positive
Content	positive (adjective)BrE / ˈpɒzətɪv / NAmE / ˈpɑːzətɪv / thinking about what is good in a situation; feeling confident and sure that something good will happen opposite negative https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_1 a positive attitude/outlook the power of positive thought She tried to be more positive about her new job. On the positive side, profits have increased. The report ended on a positive note. directed at dealing with something or producing a successful result opposite negative https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_1 We must take positive steps to deal with the problem. It will require positive action by all in the industry. expressing agreement or support opposite negative https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_1 We've had a very positive response to the idea. good or useful opposite negative https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_1 to make a positive contribution to a discussion His family have been a very positive influence on him. Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports. completely sure that something is correct or true I can't be positive about what time it happened. She was positive that he had been there. ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’ ‘Is that John over there?’ ‘I’m not sure.’ Are you sure about that? England must win this game to be sure of qualifying. I’m quite sure (that) I left my bag here (= I have no doubt about it). I’m quite confident that you’ll get the job. The team feels confident of winning. I’m convinced that she’s innocent. Are you absolutely certain about this? She was positive that he’d been there. ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’ My memory isn’t really clear on that point. complete and definite synonym absolute https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/absolute_1 He has a positive genius for upsetting people. It was a positive miracle that we survived. giving clear and definite proof or information synonym conclusive https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/conclusive We have no positive evidence that she was involved. This is proof positive that he stole the money. showing clear evidence that a particular substance or medical condition is present opposite negative https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_1 a positive pregnancy test The athlete tested positive for steroids. to be HIV positive greater than zero opposite negative https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_1 containing or producing the type of electricity that is carried by a proton opposite negative https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/negative_1 a positive charge the positive terminal of a battery Extra Examples He sounded very positive about his chances. He tested positive for HIV. He took a highly positive view of the matter. I’m absolutely positive it was him. She seemed fairly positive about it. The test proved positive. Friendlier relations between the countries had a positive effect on exports. I can’t be positive about what time it happened. Local residents made a very positive contribution to the debate. Most of his remarks were positive, but there were a few criticisms. On the positive side, profits have increased. She was positive that he’d been there. The feedback from the public was very positive. Try to have a positive attitude. We got a very positive response to the idea. You should try to be a bit more positive about your students. Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French positif, -ive or Latin positivus, from posit- ‘placed’, from the verb ponere. The original sense referred to laws as being formally ‘laid down’, which led to the sense ‘explicitly laid down and admitting no question’, hence ‘certain’.
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