glad
gb/ɡlˈæd/ us/ɡlˈæd/
A2
英語
~ 2200
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
Feeling pleased or happy
Feeling happy about something.
用法パターン：
[someone] is glad [clause/something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'glad' with 'happy' and use it in all situations. In English, 'glad' is often used for specific events or outcomes rather than general mood.
類義語
happy (More general term for feeling good or content; 'glad' is often about a specific event or situation.)
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pleased (Slightly more formal and less emotional than 'glad'.)
対義語
sad (Opposite emotional state, feeling unhappiness.)
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unhappy (General opposite of feeling pleasure or joy.)
コロケーション
glad to hear
|glad you came
|so glad
|really glad
|glad about
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I'm so glad you could join us tonight.
- She was glad to finally finish the project.
- We were glad about the good news from the doctor.
- He's glad he took the job offer.
- They were glad to see each other again after years apart.
学習者向け例文
- I am glad you are here.
- She is glad to meet you.
- We are glad about the results.
- He is glad with his new car.
- I am glad we can talk.
adjective
literary
C1
property
2
Bright and attractive
Bright and pretty to look at (literary).
類義語
bright (General term for giving off light or being vivid in color.)
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radiant (Suggests shining beauty or happiness, often poetic.)
対義語
dull (Lacking brightness or vividness.)
コロケーション
glad sunlight
|glad day
|glad morning
テーマ
appearance
|literature
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The meadow was full of glad flowers swaying in the breeze.
- She walked into the glad sunshine of the afternoon.
- The glad colors of spring lifted his spirits.
学習者向け例文
- The glad sun shone on the field.
- We saw glad flowers in the park.
- The glad day made us smile.
文法
辞書形
glad
IPA
GB/ɡlˈæd/
US/ɡlˈæd/
音節・強勢
glad （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (glad)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: glad
- Comparative: gladder
- Superlative: gladdest
関連語
Forms
gladder
adjective
gladdest
adjective
Core family
gladly
adverb A2
Related words
gladness
noun B1
gladden
verb
Negative and opposite forms
sad
adjective A1
文法ポイント
- Irregular comparative: gladder Adjective
- Irregular superlative: gladdest Adjective
表現
glad to hear
1/ɡlˈæd tə hˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
Pleased about hearing news
Used to say you are happy about news or information someone told you.
例文
- I'm glad to hear you're feeling better.
- We're glad to hear the project was a success.
glad you could make it
1/ɡlˈæd jˈu kˈʊd mˈeɪk ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
Happy someone came
Used to say you are happy that someone has come to an event or meeting.
例文
- Hi, I'm so glad you could make it!
- We're really glad you could make it to the party.
I'll be glad to
1/ˈaɪl bˈi ɡlˈæd tə/
fixed phrase
Willing and happy to help/do something
Used to say you are happy and willing to do something.
例文
- I'll be glad to help you with your homework.
- She said she'll be glad to answer any questions.