All 3 Uses of
positive
in
White: The Great Pursuit
- Besides, I've been tested positive for the virus he predicted from these dreams of his.
Chpt 1 (definition 1) *positive = indicating that a condition was found
- She felt positively giddy.
Chpt 18 (definition 2)positively = absolutely (used for emphasis)
- You're positive?
Chpt Epil. (definition 2) *positive = certain
Definitions:
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(1) (positive as in: The test came back positive.) found a condition or substance to be present
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(2) (positive as in: I'm absolutely positive!) certain (having no doubt; or used for emphasis)