final
gb/fˈaɪnəl/ us/fˈaɪnəl/
A2
英語
~ 800
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
Last in a sequence
Happening at the end and not followed by anything else.
用法パターン：
the final [noun]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'final' with 'finally'. 'Final' is an adjective, while 'finally' is an adverb.
類義語
last (More general and common; can be used for both time and order.)
|
ultimate (Slightly more formal or emphatic than 'final'.)
対義語
initial (Refers to the beginning rather than the end.)
|
first (Opposite in sequence; beginning item or event.)
コロケーション
final decision
|final round
|final stage
|final result
|final exam
テーマ
time
|events
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The final chapter of the book was very emotional.
- After months of debate, the committee reached its final decision.
- We are in the final stages of the project.
- She took her final exam yesterday.
- The final match will be played on Sunday.
学習者向け例文
- This is the final week of school.
- We will make a final choice tomorrow.
- The final game is next Monday.
- I am studying for my final test.
- He is the final person in the line.
名詞
A2
event
2
Last match in competition
The last game or match to decide who wins a competition.
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse 'final' as a noun with 'finals' for multiple events or exams.
類義語
championship match (Specifically refers to a match that determines the champion.)
対義語
qualifier (A preliminary match to decide who advances, opposite in sequence to a final.)
コロケーション
cup final
|grand final
|reach the final
|win the final
テーマ
sports
|events
例文
- They reached the final after a tough season.
- The World Cup final attracted millions of viewers.
- She scored twice in the final to secure the win.
- Our team is playing in the grand final this weekend.
- He was injured during the tennis final.
学習者向け例文
- We won the final yesterday.
- The final will be on Saturday.
- My team is in the final.
- They lost the final last year.
- I want to watch the cup final.
名詞
B1
entity
3
End-of-course examination
A big test at the end of a course or school term.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'final' as plural without adding 's' when referring to multiple exams.
類義語
final examination (Formal full term for 'final' in academic contexts.)
対義語
midterm (An exam given in the middle of a course.)
コロケーション
final exam
|take finals
|study for finals
テーマ
education
例文
- I have my chemistry final tomorrow morning.
- She stayed up all night studying for her finals.
- He passed his math final with flying colors.
- Finals week is always stressful for students.
- The professor scheduled the final for next Friday.
学習者向け例文
- I have a math final today.
- We take finals in June.
- My English final is hard.
- He is ready for his history final.
- I passed my science final.
文法
辞書形
final
IPA
GB/fˈaɪnəl/
US/fˈaɪnəl/
音節・強勢
fi - nal （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (fi)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: final
Noun
- Base: final
- Plural: finals
関連語
Forms
finals
noun
Core family
finally
adverb A2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
initial
adjective B1
preliminary
adjective B2
表現
final curtain
1/fˈaɪnəl kˈɚtən/
fixed phrase
End of a performance or career
The end of a play, show, or sometimes a person's career or life.
例文
- The actor bowed at the final curtain.
- It was the final curtain for his long career.
final say
1/fˈaɪnəl sˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
Ultimate decision-making power
The right to make the last and most important decision.
例文
- The manager has the final say on hiring decisions.
- Parents usually have the final say about their children's education.
in the final analysis
1/ˈɪn ðə fˈaɪnəl ænˈælɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
After considering everything
After thinking about all the facts or opinions, in the end.
例文
- In the final analysis, we decided to go ahead with the plan.
- In the final analysis, her happiness was more important than money.
in the final analysis
2/ˈɪn ðə fˈaɪnəl ænˈælɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
Ultimately, after considering everything
Used to mean 'after thinking about everything, in the end'.
例文
- In the final analysis, we decided to cancel the project.
- In the final analysis, it's your choice.