How to Use "Positive" with Example Sentences

positive (adj): sure; good; hopeful; showing that something is present

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Used with verbs:

"She is positive of her answers."
(be: is/am/are, seems, sounds, feels)

"They remained positive that their dog would be found."
(remained, stayed)

"He tested positive for the disease."
(tested)

Used with nouns:

"Always keep a positive attitude."
(attitude, outlook)

"Giving positive reinforcement is the best way to teach children."
(reinforcement, feedback)

"She has had a positive impact on the community."
(impact, influence, effect)

"Keep up the positive thinking."
(thinking, energy, vibe, feeling)

"She is a really positive person."
(person)

"It turned out to be a positive experience."
(experience)

"He received a positive result."
(result, test)

Used with adverbs:

"I am absolutely positive that I saw her there."
(absolutely, almost, fairly, quite)

"He is a very positive person."
(very, extremely, generally)

Used with prepositions:

"Are you positive about that?"
(about, of)