Collocations for positive - adj.
1. certain
VERBS
be, seem, sound
ADV.
absolutely, quite
I''m absolutely positive it was him.
I''m absolutely positive it was him.
fairly
PREP.
about
She seemed fairly positive about it.
She seemed fairly positive about it.
of
Are you positive of your facts?
Are you positive of your facts?
2. hopeful and confident/encouraging
VERBS
appear, be, feel, seem, sound | remain
ADV.
distinctly, extremely, highly, overwhelmingly, really, very
He took a highly positive view of the matter.
He took a highly positive view of the matter.
entirely, wholly | fairly, mildly, moderately, quite | broadly, essentially, generally | apparently, seemingly
PREP.
about
sounding very positive about his chances
sounding very positive about his chances
3. showing that sth has happened/is present
VERBS
be, prove, test
The test proved positive.
The test proved positive.
ADV.
strongly, weakly
(both technical)
(both technical)
PREP.
for
He tested positive for HIV.
He tested positive for HIV.