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Negative Meaning for Kids

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What Does Negative Mean?

Adjective

  • Not good or happy; something that is not positive.
  • Something that is less than zero, like a temperature that is very cold.
  • Something that is not nice or pleasant.
  • A word that shows disagreement or denial.

Interjection

  • A fancy way to say 'no'.

Verb

  • To say 'no' to something.
  • To show that something is not true.

Noun

  • A word that means 'no' or shows something is not true.
  • An image where the colors are reversed, like a photo that looks different from the original.

Negative — Full Explanation

Negative means something that is not good or happy. Like when you feel sad or when something goes wrong.

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Negative Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
नकारात्मक (nakaratmak)

nakaratmak

बुरा (bura)

bura

नकारात्मक (nakaratmak)

nakaratmak

Negative Synonyms

undesirable

Negative Antonyms

positive

Negative Story for Kids

The Adventure of Benny the Brave Bunny

Once upon a time, in a lush green forest, there lived a little bunny named Benny. Benny was not just any bunny; he was the bravest bunny in the whole forest!

One sunny morning, Benny decided to explore the mysterious part of the forest that all the other bunnies were too scared to visit. With a little hop and a big heart, he set off on his adventure.

As he hopped along, Benny met a wise old owl perched on a branch. "Where are you going, little bunny?" asked the owl.

"I'm going to explore the mysterious part of the forest!" Benny replied, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

The owl chuckled, "Be careful, Benny! There are many surprises waiting for you!"

Benny thanked the owl and continued on his way. Soon, he found a sparkling stream filled with colorful fish. "Wow!" he exclaimed, "This is amazing!"

Suddenly, Benny heard a soft whimpering sound. Curious, he followed the sound and discovered a little fox stuck in a bush.

"Help! I can't get out!" cried the fox.

Without a second thought

Frequently Asked Questions About Negative

What does 'negative' mean?
The word 'negative' means something that is not good or has a bad feeling. It can also mean saying 'no' or showing that something is less than zero.
How do you pronounce 'negative'?
You pronounce 'negative' like this: 'NEG-uh-tiv'. The first part sounds like 'neg' and the last part sounds like 'tiv'.
What is the origin of the word 'negative'?
The word 'negative' comes from the Latin word 'negativus', which means 'to say no' or 'not'.
What is the meaning of 'negative' in Bengali?
The word 'negative' in Bengali is 'নেতিবাচক' (Nētibāchak).

Facts & Quotes About Negative

Fact: Negative numbers are less than zero, like -1 or -5! They can be used to show temperatures below freezing.
Proverb: Every cloud has a silver lining. This means that even bad situations can have something good in them.
Quote: "In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein