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- pronunciation:
- pa
zih
tihv
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
certain; sure.
I am positive that she lives on this street.- synonyms:
- certain, definite, sure
- antonyms:
- doubtful, uncertain
- similar words:
- clear, confident
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| definition 2: |
saying or meaning yes.
My mother gave a positive answer when we asked for some money.- synonyms:
- affirmative
- antonyms:
- negative
- similar words:
- clear, decisive, definite, firm
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| definition 3: |
bringing something good, or giving some kind of advantage.
We all think that a new park would be positive thing for the city.All the extra time they spent on their project brought a positive result.- synonyms:
- beneficial, favorable, good
- antonyms:
- ill, negative
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| definition 4: |
approving or optimistic.
The coach said positive things about how the team was playing.- antonyms:
- negative, pessimistic
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| definition 5: |
having to do with an amount greater than zero.
Ten and eleven are positive numbers.Jane keeps a positive balance in her bank account.- antonyms:
- negative
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| related words: |
absolute, favorable, hopeful |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something that is good or helpful.
Having a college education is a big positive in life.- synonyms:
- advantage, benefit, boon, plus
- antonyms:
- negative
- similar words:
- asset, gain, good, profit
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| definition 2: |
a number greater than zero.
After a week of freezing weather, the temperature climbed back into the positives.- antonyms:
- negative
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