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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