positively
[ poz-i-tiv-lee or, especially for 3, poz-i-tiv-lee ]
/ ˈpɒz ɪ tɪv li or, especially for 3, ˌpɒz ɪˈtɪv li /
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adverb
with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
decidedly; unquestionably; definitely: His conduct is positively shocking.
interjection
(used to express strong affirmation) yes: Do you plan to go to the party? Positively!
QUIZZES
QUIZ YOURSELF ON “THEIR,” “THERE,” AND “THEY’RE”
Are you aware how often people swap around “their,” “there,” and “they’re”? Prove you have more than a fair grasp over these commonly confused words.
Question 1 of 7
Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?
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positively
/ (ˈpɒzɪtɪvlɪ) /
adverb
in a positive manner
(intensifier)he disliked her: in fact, he positively hated her
sentence substitute
unquestionably; absolutely
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