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being absolute; being unwavering

1.NounSino-Korean: 絕對

  1. 1

    being absolute; being unwavering

    The state of no conditions or constraints being imposed.

    Korean definition: 아무런 조건이나 제약이 붙지 않음.

    • I am absolutely opposed to building a factory in our clean village.

    • For the president to gain the people's unwavering support, he must take the people's side.

  2. 2

    being absolute

    The state of being incomparable and unmatched or existing in itself without comparison with others.

    Korean definition: 비교하여 맞설 만한 것이 없거나, 다른 것과 비교하지 않고 그 자체만으로 존재함.

    • An absolute monarch is a leader who exists above the legal system.

    • People with absolute power that no one can challenge are actually lonely and isolated.

2.AdverbSino-Korean: 絕對

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    absolutely; never

    Surely and in any case.

    Korean definition: 어떤 경우라도 반드시.

    • For humans, water and air are absolutely necessary.

    • If you are a soldier, you must absolutely obey military orders.