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boda[보다]Beginner · TOPIK IBody movements

see; look at; notice

1.Verb

  1. 1

    see; look at; notice

    To perceive with eyes the existence or appearance of an object.

    Korean definition: 눈으로 대상의 존재나 겉모습을 알다.

    • I like lying on the grass looking at the blue sky.

    • The child saw me from far away, ran over, and fell into my arms.

  2. 2

    watch; see; enjoy

    To enjoy or appreciate an object with eyes.

    Korean definition: 눈으로 대상을 즐기거나 감상하다.

    • Yesterday I went to the theater with a friend and watched a comedy.

    • Ji-su went to see a famous singer's concert and bragged about it for a whole hour.

  3. 3

    read; look at; take a look at

    To read and understand the words, pictures and symbols in a book, newspaper, map, etc.

    Korean definition: 책이나 신문, 지도 등의 글자나 그림, 기호 등을 읽고 내용을 이해하다.

    • Father is reading the newspaper.

    • I traveled looking at a map.

  4. 4

    look at; take a look at; look in

    To inspect an object to understand its content or state.

    Korean definition: 대상의 내용이나 상태를 알기 위하여 살피다.

    • I fixed my hair while looking in the mirror.

    • Looking at the attendance book, as many as four kids were late today.

2.Adverb

  1. 1

    more

    More than, when compared to something.

    Korean definition: 어떤 것과 비교해 한층 더.

    • We are working hard for a better life and future.

    • The government seems likely to come up with stronger punishments to prevent crime.