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live

Verb

  1. 1

    live

    To live in a certain state or condition.

    Korean definition: 어떠한 정도나 상태로 생활하거나 살아가다.

    • The time I spent living apart from her was always lonely and sad for me.

    • I didn't want to live a stifling life at home with my parents, so I moved out.

  2. 2

    be on certain terms

    To maintain a certain relationship with another person.

    Korean definition: 다른 사람과 일정한 관계를 유지하며 생활하거나 살아가다.

    • With such an eccentric personality, there was no way my uncle had any friends to be close with.

    • He and I are very close, getting along like brothers.

  3. 3

    serve as

    To fill a certain position or rank and take charge of the corresponding work.

    Korean definition: 어떠한 지위나 직책을 맡아 일하다.

    • He, who once served as mayor, ran for the National Assembly this time.

    • My grandfather served as chairman of various committees under the previous administration.

  4. 4

    hold; perform

    To hold an event or ceremony such as a wedding, ancestral rite, etc.

    Korean definition: 결혼이나 제사 등의 행사나 의식을 치르다.

    • They have already held their wedding, so they are now a proper married couple.

    • On the first day he opened his shop, my father held a ritual to pray for good business.