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past

1.NounSino-Korean: 前

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    past

    A point in time in the past.

    Korean definition: 과거의 어느 때.

    • After joining the company, Minjun became more diligent than before.

    • I met that person once before, but I can't remember his name.

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    earlier time

    A time before a specific point in time.

    Korean definition: 일정한 때보다 앞.

    • My younger sibling always washes their hands before eating.

    • I've lived here since ten years ago, so I know this neighborhood well.

2.DeterminerSino-Korean: 全

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    all

    Entire or whole.

    Korean definition: 모든. 전체의.

    • Chairman Park announced the company's plans for next year in front of all the employees.

    • The entire nation came out into the streets to cheer for our country to win the World Cup.

3.DeterminerSino-Korean: 前

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    former

    Being of a previous time.

    Korean definition: 이전의.

    • The newly elected president invited all the former presidents and treated them to a meal.

    • My husband is the former coach of a college baseball team, and even now that he's left the team, he watches every game with affection.

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    previous

    Prior in time.

    Korean definition: 시간적으로 앞의.

    • The previous generation shows many differences in thinking from the current generation.

    • My grades were good last semester, but this semester I didn't study, so my grades are a mess.