encouragement
gb/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/ us/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
B1
英語
~ 5000
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
action
1
the act of supporting someone emotionally
When you say or do something to help someone feel more confident or hopeful.
用法パターン：
to give [someone] encouragement
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'encouragement' with 'encouraging', which is the adjective form. 'Encouragement' is the noun for the act or words of giving support.
類義語
support (General term for help or backing; may be practical or emotional.)
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motivation (Focuses more on inspiring action rather than emotional reassurance.)
対義語
discouragement (The act of making someone lose confidence or hope.)
コロケーション
words of encouragement
|offer encouragement
|seek encouragement
|give encouragement
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Her teacher's encouragement helped her pass the exam.
- He offered words of encouragement before the big race.
- With a little encouragement, she agreed to try again.
- The letter was full of encouragement and advice.
学習者向け例文
- My friend gave me encouragement before the test.
- I need encouragement to finish this project.
- She gave him encouragement to speak in class.
- We all need encouragement sometimes.
名詞
B1
entity
2
words or actions that support someone
Words or actions that help someone feel more confident or hopeful.
用法パターン：
[something] is an encouragement to [someone]
類義語
inspiration (Often refers to a source of positive influence; can be stronger than simple support.)
対義語
criticism (Negative feedback that can reduce someone's confidence.)
コロケーション
a great encouragement
|find encouragement in
|small encouragement
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- His success was an encouragement to the rest of the team.
- The award was a great encouragement for her future work.
- I took his kind words as an encouragement to continue.
学習者向け例文
- Her smile was an encouragement to me.
- This prize is an encouragement to work harder.
- His letter was an encouragement for me.
文法
辞書形
encouragement
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
US/ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
音節・強勢
en - cour - age - ment （4音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (cour)
活用形
Noun
- Base: encouragement
- Plural: encouragement, encouragements
関連語
Forms
encouragements
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
encourager
noun
表現
a source of encouragement
1/ə sˈɔɹs əv ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
something that gives support or hope
Something that helps you feel more confident or hopeful.
例文
- Her parents were a constant source of encouragement.
- The positive feedback was a source of encouragement for the team.
offer encouragement
1/ˈɔfɚ ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
to give someone support or hope
To say or do something that makes someone feel more confident or hopeful.
例文
- The coach offered encouragement to the players during halftime.
- Friends and family offered encouragement throughout her recovery.
words of encouragement
1/wˈɚdz əv ɪŋkˈɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
supportive statements to boost confidence
Kind things you say or write to help someone feel more confident or hopeful.
例文
- She gave me words of encouragement before my interview.
- His words of encouragement helped calm my nerves.