AFFIRMATIVE


Meaning of AFFIRMATIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əfɜ:(r)mətɪv ]

1.

An affirmative word or gesture indicates that you agree with what someone has said or that the answer to a question is ‘yes’. ( FORMAL )

Haig was desperately eager for an affirmative answer...

≠ negative

ADJ

• af‧firma‧tive‧ly

‘Is that clear?’ Bob nodded his head affirmatively.

ADV : ADV with v

2.

If you reply to a question in the affirmative , you say ‘yes’ or make a gesture that means ‘yes’. ( FORMAL )

He asked me if I was ready. I answered in the affirmative.

PHRASE : PHR after v

3.

In grammar, an affirmative clause is positive and does not contain a negative word.

≠ negative

ADJ

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