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positive

/ˈpɑːzətɪv/
pos · i · tive ˈpɑː · zə · tɪv
English Definition
adj. having a good or beneficial effect
中文释义
积极的
Significado en Español
positivo
한국어 뜻
긍정적인, 양의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tích cực
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Example Sentence

She has a positive attitude toward life.

她对生活持有积极的态度。

Synonyms
optimistic favorable affirmative
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “positive”:

  1. A negative
  2. B uncertain
  3. C favorable
  4. D harmful
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C — favorable. “positive” means adj. having a good or beneficial effect

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Regular exercise has a ______ effect on both the body and the mind.

  1. A positive
  2. B harmful
  3. C negative
  4. D damaging
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A — positive. “positive” means adj. having a good or beneficial effect

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Common questions about “positive”

What does “positive” mean?

positive — adj. having a good or beneficial effect. In Chinese: 积极的.

How do you pronounce “positive”?

positive is pronounced /ˈpɑːzətɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pos · i · tive.

How do you use “positive” in a sentence?

She has a positive attitude toward life. (她对生活持有积极的态度。)

What are synonyms for “positive”?

optimistic, favorable, affirmative — all close in meaning to positive (adj. having a good or beneficial effect).

Is “positive” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. positive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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