C1adjective 2K

Productive

🇬🇧 UK /["/prəˈdʌktɪv/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/prəˈdʌktɪv/"]/

Meaning of Productive

making goods or growing crops, especially in large quantities

In simple words: Doing a lot of work or creating good results.

Productive in a sentence

• **highly productive** farming land
• productive workers
• The aim was to maximize the machine’s productive capacity.
• The bush must be pruned to remain productive.
• a productive meeting
• My time spent in the library was very productive.
• I just wish he would do something productive with his life.
• Internet sources have proved extremely productive.
• It makes them feel productive even if it is not a paying job.
• a play productive of the strongest emotions

How to use Productive

Use 'productive' to describe a person or a situation that leads to good results. It’s suitable for both formal and informal contexts but be mindful of using it when discussing work or efficiency.

Grammar pattern

productive + of/object

Memory hint

Think of 'produce' - if you're productive, you're producing a lot!

Related words

Collocations with Productive

• be
• prove
• seem
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• be
• prove
• seem
• extremely
• fairly
• very

Synonyms for Productive

• fruitful

Opposites of Productive

• unproductive
• inefficient
• idle

Common mistakes with Productive

• Confusing 'productive' with 'produce', which means to make something.
• Using 'productivity' incorrectly as an adjective.
• Saying 'more productive' instead of 'most productive' when comparing three or more things.

Frequently asked questions about Productive

What does Productive mean?

Doing a lot of work or creating good results.

What is the definition of Productive?

making goods or growing crops, especially in large quantities

How do you use Productive in a sentence?

**highly productive** farming land

Can you give another example of Productive?

productive workers

What are synonyms for Productive?

Common alternatives include fruitful.

What is the opposite of Productive?

Opposite meanings include unproductive, inefficient, idle.

What words go with Productive?

It commonly pairs with be, prove, seem, extremely, fairly, very, be, prove, seem, extremely, fairly, very.

What are common mistakes when using Productive?

Confusing 'productive' with 'produce', which means to make something. Using 'productivity' incorrectly as an adjective. Saying 'more productive' instead of 'most productive' when comparing three or more things.

How do you pronounce Productive?

US: /["/prəˈdʌktɪv/"]/, UK: /["/prəˈdʌktɪv/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Productive?

Use 'productive' to describe a person or a situation that leads to good results. It’s suitable for both formal and informal contexts but be mindful of using it when discussing work or efficiency.

What CEFR level is Productive?

"Productive" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.