fresher
gb/fɹˈɛʃɚ/ us/fɹˈɛʃɚ/
B1
英語
~ 7700
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B1
property
1
more recent or less old
More new or more recent than something else.
用法パターン：
[something] is fresher than [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say "more fresh" instead of "fresher". While "more fresh" is not wrong, "fresher" is much more common in everyday speech. They may also confuse "fresh" (basic form) with "fresher" (comparative used to compare two things).
類義語
newer (Focuses only on age, while "fresher" often also suggests better quality because it is newer.)
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more recent (More formal and usually used with events, information, or time, not with food or physical objects as often.)
対義語
older (Describes something that has existed for more time and often suggests it may be less desirable or up to date.)
コロケーション
fresher bread
|fresher produce
|fresher data
|fresher copy
|fresher memory
|fresher information
テーマ
daily life
|time
|food
|core_vocabulary
例文
- This bread is much fresher than the loaf we bought last week.
- Do you have a fresher version of this report?
- He tried to recall the details while the memory was still fresher in his mind.
- The second edition contains fresher statistics and updated charts.
- Use the eggs at the back of the fridge; they should be fresher.
学習者向け例文
- The fruit from the market is fresher than the fruit in the supermarket.
- I need a fresher photo for my profile.
- Her information is fresher than mine.
- These flowers are fresher than the ones on the table.
- Let’s buy a fresher loaf of bread.
adjective
B1
property
2
cleaner or cooler than before
More clean and pleasant in air, smell, or feeling than something else.
用法パターン：
[place/air/clothes] feel fresher than [before/other thing]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use only "clean" for air and rooms, but native speakers often say "fresh" or "fresher" to express that the air feels pleasant, not just free of dirt.
類義語
cleaner (Emphasizes lack of dirt or pollution; "fresher" also suggests a pleasant, new feeling.)
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crisper (Often used for air or weather; suggests dry, cool freshness, while "fresher" can be wider in use.)
対義語
staler (Describes air, smells, or food that are less fresh, often unpleasant or heavy.)
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stuffier (Used especially for air or rooms that feel hot, closed, and not fresh.)
コロケーション
fresher air
|fresher smell
|fresher atmosphere
|fresher clothes
|fresher breath
|fresher room
テーマ
environment
|health
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Open a window so the room feels fresher.
- My shirt smells fresher after hanging it outside.
- It was much fresher by the sea than in the city center.
- She chewed some gum to make her breath fresher.
- The air is noticeably fresher in the mountains.
学習者向け例文
- The air is fresher in the park than on the street.
- After the rain, everything smells fresher.
- This room will be fresher if we open the window.
- Your clothes are fresher when they dry in the sun.
- I feel fresher after a shower.
adjective
B2
property
3
more energetic or less tired
Feeling or looking less tired and with more energy than before or than someone else.
用法パターン：
[someone] feels fresher than [before/another person]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say "more fresh" for people’s energy ("I feel more fresh") instead of the usual comparative "fresher". They may also confuse physical cleanliness ("I am fresh after a shower") with energy; "fresher" in this sense mainly focuses on feeling less tired.
類義語
more energetic (Very close in meaning, but focuses purely on energy, while "fresher" also suggests being rested or renewed.)
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revived (Sounds a bit more dramatic or literary; "fresher" is more casual and common.)
対義語
more tired (Describes having less energy and feeling more exhausted, the opposite of feeling fresher.)
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exhausted (A strong opposite, showing no energy at all instead of renewed energy.)
コロケーション
feel fresher
|look fresher
|seem fresher
|come back fresher
|be fresher in the morning
テーマ
health
|emotions
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- You’ll feel fresher after a short walk.
- Let’s continue this meeting tomorrow when everyone is fresher.
- She looks much fresher now that she’s back from holiday.
- I’m fresher in the morning, so I do my hardest work then.
- After a nap he was fresher and ready to study again.
学習者向け例文
- I feel fresher after I drink some water.
- You will be fresher if you sleep early.
- She is fresher today than yesterday.
- I am not fresher in the evening; I am tired.
- He came back fresher after his trip.
名詞
informal
B2
entity
4
first-year university student
A student in the first year at a university or college. (Used mostly in the UK and India.)
用法パターン：
[someone] is a fresher at [university]
よくある間違い：
Learners using American English sometimes think "fresher" for a student is common everywhere, but in North America people usually say "freshman" or simply "first-year student". Also, some confuse "freshman" (AmE) with "fresher" (BrE/Indian English) and mix them in the same sentence.
類義語
first-year student (More international and neutral; does not carry the informal, campus-life feeling of "fresher" in British use.)
対義語
senior (In many systems, a student in a higher year, often the final year, contrasted with an inexperienced "fresher".)
コロケーション
first-year fresher
|law fresher
|fresher party
|fresher events
|welcome fresher
|new fresher
テーマ
education
|youth
|student life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- As a fresher, she found the campus map very confusing at first.
- The university organizes special events to help freshers settle in.
- He met most of his closest friends during his fresher year.
- Only freshers are allowed to join this orientation trip.
- They offer discounts for freshers during the first month of term.
学習者向け例文
- She is a fresher at Oxford this year.
- Many freshers live in student halls.
- The university gives fresher guides on the first day.
- I was nervous as a fresher, but I made friends quickly.
- They had a big party for all the freshers.
名詞
technical
C1
entity
5
person without work experience
Someone who is new to a job area and has no work experience in it. (Used a lot in India in job ads.)
用法パターン：
[company] is hiring freshers for [job/department]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use "fresher" in this sense in international contexts where people may not understand it, especially outside South Asia. In most global business English, terms like "entry-level candidate" or "recent graduate" are clearer.
類義語
novice (More general and slightly formal; "fresher" is business jargon, especially in Indian English job contexts.)
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entry-level candidate (Standard business English; more formal and widely understood internationally than "fresher".)
対義語
experienced professional (Emphasizes that the person has significant prior work experience, the opposite of a "fresher" in HR usage.)
コロケーション
hire freshers
|recruit freshers
|fresher opening
|fresher position
|fresher candidate
|fresher jobs
テーマ
business
|work
|recruitment
|education
例文
- The company is open to hiring freshers for this software role.
- This position is suitable for freshers with strong communication skills.
- Many IT firms in India conduct campus drives specifically for freshers.
- Even as a fresher, she negotiated a good starting salary.
- The ad clearly says they want freshers only, no prior experience needed.
学習者向け例文
- The company wants freshers for the new project.
- He is a fresher in the IT field.
- This job is good for freshers with a finance degree.
- Many freshers send their CVs after graduation.
- They train freshers for three months.
文法
辞書形
fresher
IPA
GB/fɹˈɛʃɚ/
US/fɹˈɛʃɚ/
音節・強勢
fresh - er （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (fresh)
活用形
Noun
- Base: fresher
- Plural: freshers
関連語
Forms
freshers
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
stale
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
freshener
noun
refreshingly
adverb B2
表現
fresher party
1/fɹˈɛʃɚ pˈɑɹti/
fixed phrase
informal
party welcoming new students
A party organized to welcome new students, especially in Indian colleges and universities.
例文
- The seniors are organizing a big fresher party next week.
- She bought a new dress for the college fresher party.
- The fresher party helped everyone relax and make new friends.
freshers' fair
1/fɹˈɛʃɚz fˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
informal
event to introduce clubs to freshers
A big event at a university where clubs, societies, and services show what they do and invite new students to join.
例文
- We signed up to five different societies at the freshers' fair.
- The freshers' fair was so crowded that we could hardly move.
- Don’t miss the freshers' fair if you want to join any clubs.
freshers' week
1/fɹˈɛʃɚz wˈik/
fixed phrase
informal
first week of events for new students
The first week of the university year in the UK, with many events and parties to welcome new students (freshers).
例文
- She met most of her friends during freshers' week.
- The student union is very busy planning freshers' week.
- Freshers' week can feel overwhelming, but it’s a great way to get to know the campus.