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    negative

    US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/

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    UK /'neɡətɪv/

    A2
    n.NounThe opposite to a positive electrical charge
    Connect the black wire to the battery's negative terminal
    n.NounIn grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
    Can you turn this sentence into a negative?
    adj.AdjectiveBeing harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
    Keep your negative opinions to yourself because we are positive here
    adj.AdjectiveIn mathematics, being less than zero
    In math, if two negative numbers are multiplied you get a positive number
    n.NounReply to a question or statement that means 'no'
    Negative. No, you can’t have another ice cream
    adj.AdjectiveFocusing on the bad aspects; pessimistic
    She is a negative person who is always complaining about something
    n.NounImage on camera film used to make a photo
    Develop the photo negative by putting it in the chemical bath
    adj.AdjectiveExpressing disagreement or refusal.
    I received a negative answer when I asked for a raise.
    adj.AdjectiveIndicating the absence of something, such as a disease or condition.
    The test came back negative, meaning I don't have the virus.
    adj.AdjectiveCarrying a negative electric charge.
    The negative terminal of the battery is marked with a minus sign.

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    • He recognised the potential of using an aerofoil to create negative lift,

      He recognised the potential of using an aerofoil to create negative lift,

    • to create negative lift and thus push the car down towards the ground, thereby improving

      to create negative lift and thus push the car down towards the ground, thereby improving

    B1

    How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28

    10:46How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
    • Rather than focusing on words that most people would agree are negative, Ross deals with words that generally seem innocuous.

      Rather than focusing on words that most people would agree are negative, Ross deals with words that generally seem innocuous.

    • Rather than focusing on words that most people would agree are negative, Ross deals with words that generally seem innocuous.

      Rather than focusing on words that most people would agree are negative, Ross deals with words that generally seem innocuous.

    B1

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    35:17Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
    • One of the negative consequences about not experiencing fully our pain, being sensitive

      One of the negative consequences about not experiencing fully our pain, being sensitive

    B1

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    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • NEGATIVE PICTURE OF

      NEGATIVE PICTURE OF

    • ON NEGATIVE ADS ON ME.

      ON NEGATIVE ADS ON ME.

    B1

    An Antidote to Dissatisfaction

    10:01An Antidote to Dissatisfaction
    • The field of positive psychology emerged, the study of what makes life worth living, while cognitive behavioural therapy was developed to change negative feelings.

      The field of positive psychology emerged, the study of what makes life worth living, while cognitive behavioural therapy was developed to change negative feelings.

    • While cognitive behaviorial therapy was developed to change negative feelings.

      While cognitive behaviorial therapy was developed to change negative feelings.

    B1

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    06:05How to Survive a Building Explosion
    • Consider seeking medical advice when dealing with PTSD or bodily trauma to prevent any of these negative long-term effects.

      Consider seeking medical advice when dealing with PTSD or bodily trauma to prevent any of these negative long-term effects.

    • negative long-term effects.

      negative long-term effects.

    B1

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    05:55Does Protein Powder Work? (Spoiler: YES, but there's a catch)
    • A common concern about a high protein diet is whether there are any negative effects on your health.

      A common concern about a high protein diet is whether there are any negative effects on your health.

    B1

    How Your Birth Month Impacts Your Success

    07:10How Your Birth Month Impacts Your Success
    • The authors even mention that the relative age effect can have a negative impact on public health because it can reduce the lifetime levels of physical activity.

      The authors even mention that the relative age effect can have a negative impact on public health because it can reduce the lifetime levels of physical activity.

    A2

    Being childfree by choice: five women on why they decided not to have kids

    06:58Being childfree by choice: five women on why they decided not to have kids
    • The world perceives childfree women in the most negative light possible.

      The world perceives childfree women in the most negative light possible.

    A2

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    08:14DON'T use advanced English! (C1/C2)
    • So using advanced vocabulary is more likely to cause communication problems and it will also make people view you in a negative way.

      So using advanced vocabulary is more likely to cause communication problems and it will also make people view you in a negative way.

    • and it will also make people view you in a negative way

      and it will also make people view you in a negative way

    B1