productive
word
/pɝˈdəktɪv/
/pɹədˈʌktɪv/
Definition
Doing or achieving a lot; giving good results or making good use of time. It can describe a person, a day, or an activity.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations: 'productive day', 'productive meeting', 'feel productive'. Usually positive. Not to be confused with 'production' (the process) or 'creative' (focused on originality). Often contrasts with 'unproductive'.
Spanish: productivo - fructíferoPortuguese (BR): produtivoPortuguese (PT): produtivoChinese (Simplified): 高效的 - 有成效的Chinese (Traditional): 高效的 - 有成效的Hindi: उत्पादकArabic: منتجBengali: উৎপাদনশীলRussian: продуктивныйJapanese: 生産的なVietnamese: năng suấtKorean: 생산적인Turkish: verimli - üretkenUrdu: پیداواریIndonesian: produktif
Example Sentences
I was very productive at work today.
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We had a productive meeting this morning.
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She tries to be productive every day.
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Coffee always makes me feel more productive in the mornings.
natural
Let's try to keep this meeting productive and to the point.
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Taking short breaks actually helps me stay productive all afternoon.
natural