CEFR B1

affirmative

adjective

Meaning

Expressing or indicating agreement or assent; stating that something is true or correct.

Examples

The response from the committee was affirmative.
She gave an affirmative nod to his proposal.

Synonyms: yes, agreed, positive, concordant

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affirmative (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

Definition

Expressing or indicating agreement or assent; stating that something is true or correct.

Examples

The response from the committee was affirmative.
She gave an affirmative nod to his proposal.
His record is an affirmative answer to the question of his ability.

How to Use affirmative

affirmative action (collocation): Policies or measures designed to combat past and present discrimination by actively promoting the employment and education of members of underrepresented groups. — "Affirmative action aims to create a more equitable society."
affirmative response (collocation): A reply that indicates agreement or assent. — "We are awaiting an affirmative response from the client."

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