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positive

[ˈpɑːzətɪv]

Definition:
1. Thinking about what is good in a situation.
2. Good or useful.
3. Directed at dealing with something or producing a successful result.

Use 'positive' in a sentence:

  1. Organic fertilizers will have very positive results in the long term.
  2. He was in a positive fury.
  3. On the positive side , profits have increased.
  4. Be positive about your future and get on with living a normal life.
  5. It's really a simple numbers game with negative and positive numbers.
  6. This energy could be much better spent taking some positive action.
  7. She was positive that he had been there.
  8. I adopted a positive outlook on life.
  9. We've had a very positive response to the idea.
  10. She was positive that he'd been there.
  11. Most of his colleagues had positive, even flattering things to say.
  12. Her husband became much more positive and was soon back in full-time employment.
  13. He was stripped of his Olympic Hundred Metres gold medal after testing positive for steroids.
  14. There's been a positive response to the UN Secretary-General's recent peace efforts.
  15. He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project.
  16. There was no positive evidence that any birth defects had arisen as a result of Vitamin A intake.
  17. She tried to be more positive about her new job.
  18. We have no positive evidence that she was involved.
  19. Take your weaknesses and translate them into positives.
  20. His family have been a very positive influence on him.
  21. Difficult texts record a positive score and simple ones score negative numbers.
  22. The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner.
  23. He prefers to focus on the positive.
  24. The agreement should have very positive results in the long term.
  25. He was thrown out of the Olympic team after testing positive for drugs.
  26. Positive and negative experiences form a child's character.
  27. We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public.
  28. We must take positive steps to deal with the problem.
  29. I was positive things were going to turn out fine.
  30. 'She's never late. You sure she said eight?' — 'Positive.'
  31. A positive pregnancy test soon confirmed her intuitive feelings.
  32. There's been a positive response to the U.N. Secretary-General's recent peace efforts.
  33. Two athletes tested positive for steroids.
  34. Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not.
  35. The police need a witness to make a positive ID.
  36. The report ended on a positive note.
  37. We need a positive programme of crime prevention.
  38. We share his view that business can be a positive force for change.
  39. I think there are many positive aspects to being a twin.
  40. "Judith's never late. You sure she said eight?"—"Positive."
  41. I'm as positive as I can be about it.
  42. It was a positive miracle that we survived.
  43. The parting from his sister had a positive effect on John.
  44. The whole experience was definitely more positive than negative.
  45. This is proof positive that he stole the money.
  46. They sought advice on how to project a more positive image of their company.
  47. That this is a positive stereotype makes it no less a stereotype, and therefore unacceptable.
  48. There are positive changes that should be implemented in the rearing of animals.
  49. Working abroad should be an exciting and positive experience for all concerned.
  50. He has a positive genius for upsetting people.
  51. Good day to you, Bernard! It's a positive delight to see you.
  52. The athlete tested positive for steroids.
  53. ‘Are you sure? ’ ‘Positive. ’
  54. Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports.
  55. He wanted to recharge his batteries and come back feeling fresh and positive.
  56. I can't be positive about what time it happened.
  57. He was expected to make a very positive contribution to the 1996 Games organisation.
  58. It will require positive action by all in the industry.
  59. Let's think positive.
  60. If the test is positive, a course of antibiotics may be prescribed.
  61. I have patients who are HIV-positive and asymptomatic.