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-는 만큼

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An expression used to indicate that the following content is proportional to the preceding content or of a similar level or quantity.

Meaning

  1. 1

    An expression used to indicate that the following content is proportional to the preceding content or of a similar level or quantity.

    뒤에 오는 말이 앞에 오는 말과 비례하거나 비슷한 정도 혹은 수량임을 나타내는 표현.

  2. 2

    An expression used to indicate that the preceding statement is the reason or basis for the following statement.

    앞에 오는 말이 뒤에 오는 말의 이유나 근거임을 나타내는 표현.

Example sentences

  • It seems exam results come out in proportion to how much you study.

  • As science and technology advance, human life becomes all the more convenient.

  • Jisu felt rewarded as her savings grew as much as she saved on her pocket money.

  • My father always said you can succeed as much as you make an effort.

  • Jisu, why didn't you finish your dinner and leave some?

    I gain weight in proportion to what I eat, so I need to cut down how much I eat.

  • Since Seunggyu's company works even on weekends, it pays correspondingly more.