Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with positive in American Collocation
positive
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
completely
Are you absolutely positive about that?
not completely
I’m almost positive that it shouldn’t cost £15 to travel from Euston to Soho.
very
We have had extremely positive talks with the city council.
rather
With the possibility of a record deal in the future, things are looking fairly positive.
mostly
The impact of the scheme on the local economy has been generally positive.
completely
83 people attended and feedback was almost universally positive.
compared with something else
Emiliana’s endearing personality has evoked an equally positive response from the media.
in a way that is surprising
The scheme has had a remarkably positive impact on young people.
attitude or mood
In this session we have aimed at fostering positive attitudes to learning.
On a positive note, the treatment did not make any patients worse, although it does not seem to have worked for them.
reaction
The initial response from employees was overwhelmingly positive.
effect or influence
The positive effects of eating fresh fruit and vegetables as part of a healthy diet are well proven.
result
The team’s first tournament of the season ended with a positive result when they came second.
way of doing something
We are looking for someone who thrives on change, with a flexible, positive approach.
contribution
They have proved that they can make a positive contribution to the community.
action
There are several positive steps you can take to improve the situation.
change
Some companies reported positive changes, for example increased productivity.
aspect
One of the positive aspects of the Scottish education system is that there is less social segregation than in England and Wales.
experience
The staff work at developing a positive relationship with their customers.
encouragement
Positive encouragement from you will contribute to the children’s enjoyment and self-esteem.
impression
The media should be encouraged to portray positive images of disabled people.
message
The film puts across a positive message about tolerance.