positive
To be hopeful and confident about a situation, or to think about the good parts rather than the bad. It can also describe a result that shows something is present, such as in a medical test or a scientific study.
Beispiele
3 von 5I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.
I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.
The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.
The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.
Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!
Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the plus sign (+) in math. It adds value and goes up, just like a positive person’s energy.
Schnelles Quiz
If you want to be happy, it helps to have a ______ outlook on life.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: positive
Beispiele
I try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.
everydayI try to have a positive attitude every morning when I wake up.
The committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.
formalThe committee reached a positive conclusion regarding the new proposal.
Stay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!
informalStay positive, I'm sure things will get better soon!
The research showed a positive correlation between exercise and mental health.
academicThe research showed a positive correlation between exercise and mental health.
We received positive feedback from our main client about the project.
businessWe received positive feedback from our main client about the project.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
Stay positive
Stay positive
Think positive
Think positive
A positive sign
A positive sign
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Possessive relates to owning things or being jealous, while positive relates to optimism.
While 'positive' can mean 'certain' (e.g., I'm positive), 'definite' is more commonly used for facts that are fixed.
Nutzungshinweise
In addition to meaning 'optimistic', 'positive' is used in medical contexts to mean that a virus or condition was found. It can also mean 'certain' or 'sure' in spoken English.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often use the word 'positive' to describe a person who is 'nice,' but it specifically refers to their outlook or the results of an action.
Merkhilfe
Think of the plus sign (+) in math. It adds value and goes up, just like a positive person’s energy.
Wortherkunft
From the Latin 'positivus', meaning 'settled' or 'placed by agreement'.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many Western cultures, 'positive thinking' is a popular concept encouraged in self-help and business for personal success.
Schnelles Quiz
If you want to be happy, it helps to have a ______ outlook on life.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: positive
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