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정반대 meaning and pronunciation

jeongbandae · direct opposite

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 31747
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 정ː반대Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    완전히 반대됨.

    English: direct opposite — The state of being the complete opposite of something.

    Examples

    • 정반대가 되다.
    • 정반대로 말하다.
    • 정반대로 움직이다.
    • 정반대로 행동하다.
    • 밀물과 썰물은 정반대의 말이다.
    • 그 집 쌍둥이들은 외모는 비슷하지만 성격은 정반대이다.
Origin
正反對
Categories
개념 > 위치 및 방향

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