CEFR A1

positive

adjective

Meaning

Showing that something is true or real, especially a medical test.

Examples

The test for COVID-19 came back positive.
She was happy to get a positive pregnancy test result.

Synonyms: good, certain, affirmative, constructive

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positive (A1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒzətɪv/

Definition

Showing that something is true or real, especially a medical test.

Examples

The test for COVID-19 came back positive.
She was happy to get a positive pregnancy test result.
His blood test was positive for the disease.

How to Use positive

positive about (prepositional phrase): Feeling or showing optimism or confidence regarding something. — "He is positive about his chances of success."
positive result (collocation): A test outcome that shows something is present or true. — "The lab reported a positive result for the sample."

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