a lot

たくさん、多く

物の量や数が多いこと。

やさしい英語で： A large amount or number of something.

• We have a lot of time.
• She bought a lot of books yesterday.
• Do you need a lot of help?

使い方： a lot of + plural or uncountable noun (There are a lot of apples in the basket.)

類義語： plenty, a great deal

反対語： a little

よく使う表現： a lot of something, a lot of people, a lot happened, learn a lot

とても、ずっと

程度が大きいことや、差が大きいことを示す。

やさしい英語で： To a great degree or by a large amount.

• Thanks a lot for your help.
• I like this song a lot.
• The new tickets cost a lot more.

使い方： a lot + comparative (This room is a lot bigger than ours.)

類義語： very much, a great deal

反対語： a little

よく使う表現： a lot better, help a lot

よく、しばしば

何度も、または多くの機会に。

やさしい英語で： Many times or on many occasions.

• We walk here a lot.
• She called a lot last summer.
• Do you eat out a lot?

類義語： often, frequently

反対語： rarely

よく使う表現： travel a lot, visit a lot

たくさん、多く

物の量や数が多いこと。

やさしい英語で： A large amount or number of something.

• There is a lot of food.
• We met a lot of friendly people.
• Did you spend a lot of money?

使い方： a lot of + plural or uncountable noun (He drinks a lot of water.)

類義語： plenty, a great deal

反対語： a little

よく使う表現： a lot of something, a lot of work

とても、ずっと

程度が大きいことや、差が大きいことを示す。

やさしい英語で： To a great degree or by a large amount.

• I miss you a lot.
• Your advice helped me a lot.
• Is this phone a lot cheaper than yours?

使い方： a lot + comparative (The journey was a lot shorter this time.)

類義語： very much, a great deal

反対語： a little

よく使う表現： a lot easier, enjoy something a lot

よく、しばしば

何度も、または多くの機会に。

やさしい英語で： Many times or on many occasions.

• He visits us a lot.
• We played cards a lot during the holiday.
• Have you been travelling a lot lately?

類義語： often, frequently

反対語： rarely

よく使う表現： go there a lot, read a lot

大変だ、重い

難しさや激しさ、つらさのために受け止めきれない。

やさしい英語で： So difficult, intense, or upsetting that you find it hard to deal with.

• This week has been a lot.
• Losing her job and moving house was a lot.
• Is all this news a lot to take in?

類義語： overwhelming, intense

反対語： manageable

よく使う表現： be a lot, feel like a lot