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Some people are like wheelbarrows; useful only when pushed, and very easily upset. The time to stop talking is when the other person nods his head affirmatively but says nothing.
Henry S. Haskins

Meaning of "affirmatively" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AFFIRMATIVELY

affirmatively  [əˈfɜːmətɪvlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AFFIRMATIVELY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Affirmatively is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES AFFIRMATIVELY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of affirmatively in the English dictionary

The definition of affirmatively in the dictionary is indicating agreement.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AFFIRMATIVELY


alternatively
ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪvlɪ
amatively
ˈæmətɪvlɪ
collaboratively
kəˈlæbərətɪvlɪ
comparatively
kəmˈpærətɪvlɪ
conservatively
kənˈsɜːvətɪvlɪ
cooperatively
kəʊˈɒpərətɪvlɪ
cumulatively
ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪvlɪ
figuratively
ˈfɪɡərətɪvlɪ
formatively
ˈfɔːmətɪvlɪ
informatively
ɪnˈfɔːmətɪvlɪ
iteratively
ˈɪtərətɪvlɪ
negatively
ˈneɡətɪvlɪ
normatively
ˈnɔːmətɪvlɪ
performatively
pəˈfɔːmətɪvlɪ
putatively
ˈpjuːtətɪvlɪ
qualitatively
ˈkwɒlɪtətɪvlɪ
quantitatively
ˈkwɒntɪtətɪvlɪ
relatively
ˈrɛlətɪvlɪ
tentatively
ˈtɛntətɪvlɪ
uninformatively
ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːmətɪvlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AFFIRMATIVELY

affinitive
affinity
affinity card
affirm
affirmable
affirmance
affirmant
affirmation
affirmative
affirmative action
affirmatory
affirmer
affirming the consequent
affirmingly
affix
affixal
affixation
affixer
affixial
affixment

WORDS THAT END LIKE AFFIRMATIVELY

actively
aggressively
collectively
competitively
comprehensively
creatively
effectively
excessively
exclusively
extensively
inductively
intuitively
lively
lovely
massively
objectively
positively
progressively
respectively
selectively
successively

Synonyms and antonyms of affirmatively in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «affirmatively» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AFFIRMATIVELY

Find out the translation of affirmatively to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of affirmatively from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «affirmatively» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

肯定
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

afirmativamente
570 millions of speakers

English

affirmatively
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सकारात्मक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بالإيجاب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

утвердительно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

afirmativamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

affirmatively
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

affirmativement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Secara tegas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

bejahend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

肯定的に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

긍정적으로
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Affirmatively
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhaát
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உடன்பாடாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Affirmatively
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

onaylayarak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

affermativamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

twierdząco
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ствердно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

afirmativ
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καταφατικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bevestigend
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

jakande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bekreftende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of affirmatively

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AFFIRMATIVELY»

The term «affirmatively» is regularly used and occupies the 75.274 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AFFIRMATIVELY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about affirmatively

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3 QUOTES WITH «AFFIRMATIVELY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word affirmatively.
1
Howard Coble
I am appreciative of the Bush administration's commitment to fair trade by looking at the facts in this case and ruling affirmatively for the implementation of quotas in this specific category.
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Henry S. Haskins
Some people are like wheelbarrows; useful only when pushed, and very easily upset. The time to stop talking is when the other person nods his head affirmatively but says nothing.
3
Timothy Noah
When businesses affirmatively like regulations, that's when to reach for your wallet.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AFFIRMATIVELY»

Discover the use of affirmatively in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to affirmatively and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Journal: Appendix. Reports
G. M. Eshuger, 40 acres, affirmatively John Middleton (Parks, attorney), 11,880 acres, affirmatively. G. W. Middleton (Parks, attorney), 280 acres, affirmatively.... W. K. & R. F. Parks, 16,904 acres, affirmatively G. D. Eoberts (Parks, attorney), ...
California. Legislature, 1874
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Minnesota Reports
Plaintiff's line of argument is that, because this judgment roll does not contain the papers necessary to constitute an effectual appeal to the district court, — partic ularly an affidavit on appeal, — therefore it appears affirmatively that there was no ...
Minnesota. Supreme Court, 1901
3
Minutes
4, 5, 6 and 7, affirmatively by all. Nine churches do not answer all the questions. In behalf of the Committee, THEOPHILUS A. BROUWER. South Classis of Long Island. — Your Committee to examine the Minutes of the South Classis of Long ...
Reformed Church in America. Particular Synod of New York, 1881
4
The First-Person Perspective and Other Essays
of a rational agent, whether her intentions are honest or dishonest, is that she will answer affirmatively to the question "Do you believe that P?" if and only if she will answer affirmatively to the question "Is it true that P?" This is assuming, ...
Sydney Shoemaker, 1996
5
The Bridges of London. "Are More Bridges Needed?" Answered ...
As well as historical works, this collection includes geographies, travelogues, and titles covering periods of competition and cooperation among the people of Great Britain and Ireland.
Francis Bennoch, 2011
6
Questions and Answers on The Science of Mind
AFFIRMATIVELY. Q: Just what is meant by “living affirmatively”? A: We have determined to live affirmatively when we choose to see only Good in everything, to have faith in the great inner Something that animates, guides, directs, and loves us ...
Ernest Holmes, Alberta Smith, 2011
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The Pacific Reporter
Of course, if it affirmatively appeared from the record that the defendant was charged with the murder of one man, and the proof showed that he had murdered another, the defendant could not be there punished, as there he would have been ...
8
Constitution and Canons for the Government the Protestant ...
Does this require a concurrence of the majority of the Clerical and a majority of the Lay Deputies in each Diocese, in order that the vote of a Diocese may be counted affirmatively on a proposed amendment to the Constitution? Article 2 ...
Episcopal Church, 1890
9
Florida Reports
The allegations in said alternative writ affirmatively show, that said Respondents have already discharged their duties within the time required by law and cannot be afterward required to repeat performance thereof. "24. The allegations in said  ...
Florida. Supreme Court, 1916
10
California Pretrial Practice
§13:633 Doubts About Whether to Plead It may be unclear whether certain matters constitute affirmative defenses, and thus defense counsel may not know whether defendant must affirmatively plead such matters. IN PRACTICE: When in  ...
Owen Lee Kwong, Robert F. Kane, Donald G. Rez, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AFFIRMATIVELY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term affirmatively is used in the context of the following news items.
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Supreme Court says again: Words don't mean what they say
And Justice Kennedy's decision in Inclusive Communities gives a green light to the Obama administration's Affirmatively Furthering Fair ... «Washington Examiner, Jul 15»
2
The Supreme Court's Challenge to Housing Segregation
Since then, although the “affirmatively furthering” provision of the Act has been consistently interpreted by the courts to require pro-integration ... «The American Prospect, Jul 15»
3
Hector Avalos: Marriage in 2040
Students will nod affirmatively. A constitutional right to gay marriage will not only be viewed as a triumph of our constitutional system by 2040, ... «Ames Tribune, Jul 15»
4
BP Business Economic Loss Claim Appeal 2015-851: Moratoria Loss
... the BEL claimant or IEL employer responds affirmatively that, in 2009, your business provided significant services, goods and/or supplies to ... «Legal Examiner, Jul 15»
5
Monday Morning Regulatory Review – 07/06/15: Empty Overtime …
... of the exemption;” and; Affirmatively states that DOL “is seeking additional information on the duties tests for consideration in the Final Rule.”. «Federal Regulations Advisor, Jul 15»
6
US Churches urge Obama to keep two-state solution alive in Israel …
We urge you to consult with the parties involved with a view of voting affirmatively on a resolution with these parameters. Your administration ... «Independent Catholic News, Jul 15»
7
Obama's prison: last-ditch push to close Guantanamo
"Congress would have to affirmatively change the law to allow the president to close Guantanamo," Bellinger said. Last month, the Senate ... «Deutsche Welle, Jul 15»
8
“The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro”
... a discourse, to show that men have a natural right to freedom? speaking of it relatively and positively, negatively and affirmatively. To do so ... «Sri Lanka Guardian, Jul 15»
9
Local Fukushima leaders rate govt reconstruction plans
... compensation payments regardless of when evacuation orders are removed, the heads of five municipalities responded affirmatively. «The Japan News, Jul 15»
10
Title IX group says NC high schools fall short in gender equity
... is by showing it is fully satisfying girls' interests in sports and affirmatively asking them what they would like to play that is not being offered. «News & Observer, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Affirmatively [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/affirmatively>. Apr 2024 ».
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