Main Vocabulary (archive) Flashcards
가리다
Definition (Eng): to distinguish; sort; or separate items based on certain criteria (often used for categorizing or sorting tasks)
Synonym (Kor): 구분하다; 분별하다
Antonym (Kor): 섞다 (to mix)
Example (Kor): 빨래를 할 때는 색깔별로 가려서 세탁해야 해요.
(When doing laundry; you have to separate it by color.)
갖추다
Definition (Eng): to prepare or equip oneself with necessary items or conditions (often referring to being fully ready or complete)
Synonym (Kor): 준비하다
Antonym (Kor): 미비하다 (to be insufficiently prepared)
Example (Kor): 여행을 떠나기 전에 필요한 물건들을 모두 갖추세요.
(Before you leave for your trip; make sure you’re fully equipped with all the necessary items.)
거두다
Definition (Eng): to gather; collect; or harvest (commonly used with crops or collecting scattered items)
Synonym (Kor): 모으다; 수확하다
Antonym (Kor): 흩어지다 (to scatter)
Example (Kor): 농부들은 가을마다 곡식을 거둡니다.
(Farmers harvest their crops every fall.)
거치다
Definition (Eng): to pass through or go through a place or process (often implies stopping by or passing a checkpoint along the way)
Synonym (Kor): 지나가다; 통과하다
Antonym (Kor): 우회하다 (to bypass)
Example (Kor): 우리는 서울을 거쳐 강원도로 갈 예정입니다.
(We plan to go to Gangwon-do via Seoul.)
겪다
Definition (Eng): to experience or undergo something (often with an implication of enduring or going through hardships)
Synonym (Kor): 경험하다; 체험하다
Antonym (Kor): 피하다 (to avoid)
Example (Kor): 힘든 상황을 겪으면서 인내심이 늘었어요.
(By going through tough situations; my patience has grown.)
구하다
Definition (Eng): to look for or seek something (often used when searching for a job; item; or solution)
Synonym (Kor): 찾다; 요구하다
Antonym (Kor): 포기하다 (to give up)
Example (Kor): 아르바이트 자리를 구하고 있는데 좋은 곳을 아직 못 찾았어요.
(I’m looking for a part-time job but haven’t found a good one yet.)
기울이다
Definition (Eng): to tilt or lean; also used figuratively to devote effort or attention (commonly implies focusing all energy on something)
Synonym (Kor): 숙이다; 집중하다
Antonym (Kor): 세우다 (to set upright)
Example (Kor): 그는 문제 해결을 위해 모든 정성을 기울였습니다.
(He devoted all his effort to solving the problem.)
깨닫다
Definition (Eng): to realize or become aware of something previously not understood (often a sudden recognition)
Synonym (Kor): 알다; 인식하다
Antonym (Kor): 오해하다 (to misunderstand)
Example (Kor): 며칠 동안 고민하던 문제를 갑자기 깨달았어요.
(“I suddenly realized the problem I had been worrying about for days.”)
꾸미다
Definition (Eng): to decorate or embellish (often to make something look more attractive)
Synonym (Kor): 장식하다
Antonym (Kor): 훼손하다 (to damage)
Example (Kor): 생일 파티를 위해 거실을 풍선으로 꾸몄어요.
(“I decorated the living room with balloons for the birthday party.”)
꿈꾸다
Definition (Eng): to dream (while sleeping or imagining a hope/vision for the future)
Synonym (Kor): 몽상하다; 상상하다
Antonym (Kor): 깨다 (to wake up)
Example (Kor): 나는 매일 밤 멋진 여행을 꿈꿉니다.
(“I dream of a wonderful trip every night.”)
끌다
Definition (Eng): to pull; drag; or attract (physically pulling something or drawing attention)
Synonym (Kor): 당기다
Antonym (Kor): 밀다 (to push)
Example (Kor): 그는 무거운 짐을 손수레에 실어서 직접 끌고 갔어요.
(“He loaded the heavy luggage onto a cart and pulled it himself.”)
끼치다
Definition (Eng): to cause or bring about (often trouble; damage; or influence)
Synonym (Kor): 야기하다; 유발하다
Antonym (Kor): 해결하다 (to solve or resolve)
Example (Kor): 제 실수로 회사에 큰 피해를 끼쳤습니다.
(“My mistake caused significant damage to the company.”)
나서다
Definition (Eng): to come forward or step out (often implying initiative or getting involved)
Synonym (Kor): 앞장서다; 참여하다
Antonym (Kor): 물러서다 (to step back)
Example (Kor): 아무도 일을 맡지 않아서 제가 먼저 나섰어요.
(“Nobody took on the task; so I stepped forward first.”)
나아가다
Definition (Eng): to move forward or progress (physically or metaphorically)
Synonym (Kor): 전진하다
Antonym (Kor): 후퇴하다 (to retreat)
Example (Kor): 우리 팀은 끊임없는 노력으로 프로젝트를 성공적으로 나아가고 있어요.
(“Our team is making steady progress on the project through constant effort.”)
낳다
Definition (Eng): to give birth or produce (commonly childbirth or creating a result)
Synonym (Kor): 출산하다; 만들어 내다
Antonym (Kor): 끝내다 (to end)
Example (Kor): 그녀는 건강한 아이를 낳고 무사히 퇴원했습니다.
(“She gave birth to a healthy baby and was discharged safely.”)
내놓다
Definition (Eng): to put out or offer something (e.g.; for sale or display)
Synonym (Kor): 꺼내다
Antonym (Kor): 거둬들이다 (to take in/collect)
Example (Kor): 가게 앞에 신상품을 진열대에 내놓았어요.
(“They put the new products out on display in front of the store.”)
내보내다
Definition (Eng): to send out or let out (also used for exporting goods or sending people/animals outside)
Synonym (Kor): 보내다
Antonym (Kor): 들여오다 (to bring in)
Example (Kor): 회사에서는 해외로 물건을 내보내기 위해 서류 작업을 진행 중이에요.
(“The company is processing paperwork to export goods overseas.”)
넓어지다
Definition (Eng): to become wider or broader (physically or figuratively; like one’s perspective)
Synonym (Kor): 확장되다
Antonym (Kor): 좁아지다 (to become narrower)
Example (Kor): 새로운 도로가 생겨서 시야가 훨씬 넓어졌어요.
(“With the new road built; the view has become much wider.”)
넓히다
Definition (Eng): to make something wider or broader (actively expanding or extending)
Synonym (Kor): 확장하다
Antonym (Kor): 좁히다 (to narrow)
Example (Kor): 집을 리모델링하면서 거실 공간을 더 넓혔어요.
(“I expanded the living room space when remodeling the house.”)
넘기다
Definition (Eng): to pass over or go beyond (crossing a boundary; turning pages; surpassing a limit)
Synonym (Kor): 건너다; 지나가다
Antonym (Kor): 멈추다 (to stop)
Example (Kor): 이 장을 넘기기 전에 중요한 내용을 다 읽어야 해요.
(“Before turning this page; you need to finish reading the important information.”)
녹다
Definition (Eng): to melt or dissolve from a solid into a liquid (often due to heat)
Synonym (Kor): 용해되다
Antonym (Kor): 얼다 (to freeze)
Example (Kor): 따뜻한 햇볕에 눈이 빨리 녹고 있어요.
(“The snow is melting quickly in the warm sunlight.”)
높아지다
Definition (Eng): to rise or become higher (height; level; difficulty; etc.)
Synonym (Kor): 올라가다
Antonym (Kor): 낮아지다 (to become lower)
Example (Kor): 빌딩이 들어서면서 도심의 건물 높이가 전반적으로 높아졌어요.
(“As new buildings went up; the overall building height in the city center increased.”)
놓치다
Definition (Eng): to miss or lose (an object; opportunity; or chance)
Synonym (Kor): 잃다
Antonym (Kor): 잡다 (to catch)
Example (Kor): 버스를 놓쳐서 회사에 지각하고 말았어요.
(“I missed the bus and ended up being late for work.”)
높이다
Definition (Eng): to raise or increase something (volume; level; height; etc.)
Synonym (Kor): 올리다
Antonym (Kor): 낮추다 (to lower)
Example (Kor): 발표를 들을 수 있도록 마이크 볼륨을 더 높였어요.
(“I raised the microphone volume so people could hear the presentation.”)
나타내다
Definition (Eng): to express; show; or reveal (emotions; intentions; results; etc.)
Synonym (Kor): 드러내다; 표현하다
Antonym (Kor): 감추다 (to hide)
Example (Kor): 기쁨을 얼굴 표정으로 나타내는 사람이 많아요.
(“Many people show their happiness through their facial expressions.”)
늘리다
Definition (Eng): to increase or expand something (actively making it larger in size; amount; or scope)
Synonym (Kor): 증가시키다; 키우다
Antonym (Kor): 줄이다 (to reduce)
Example (Kor): 시간을 늘리기 위해 일찍 일어났어요.
(“I woke up early to extend my time.”)
늘어나다
Definition (Eng): to grow or become larger in amount or number over time
Synonym (Kor): 많아지다
Antonym (Kor): 줄어들다 (to decrease)
Example (Kor): 해외여행을 가는 사람이 해마다 늘어나고 있어요.
(“The number of people traveling abroad is increasing every year.”)
다가가다
Definition (Eng): to approach or go near someone or something
Synonym (Kor): 접근하다
Antonym (Kor): 멀어지다 (to become distant)
Example (Kor): 그는 겁내지 않고 천천히 강아지에게 다가갔어요.
(“He approached the puppy slowly without fear.”)
달라지다
Definition (Eng): to change or become different
Synonym (Kor): 변하다
Antonym (Kor): 그대로 있다 (to remain the same)
Example (Kor): 계절이 바뀌면서 날씨가 많이 달라졌어요.
(“As the season changed; the weather changed a lot.”)
담기다
Definition (Eng): to be filled or contained (in a vessel; container; etc.)
Synonym (Kor): 포함되다
Antonym (Kor): 비워지다 (to be emptied)
Example (Kor): 국그릇에 국물이 가득 담겼어요.
(“The soup bowl is filled with broth.”)
닿다
Definition (Eng): to touch or reach (physically or figuratively)
Synonym (Kor): 미치다; 대다
Antonym (Kor): 떨어지다 (to be apart; to be far away)
Example (Kor): 손이 선반에 닿지 않아서 의자를 밟고 올라갔어요.
(“I couldn’t reach the shelf; so I stood on a chair.”)
대하다
Definition (Eng): to treat or deal with someone/something (often in a relational context)
Synonym (Kor): 상대하다
Antonym (Kor): 무시하다 (to ignore)
Example (Kor): 손님을 친절하게 대하는 것이 중요합니다.
(“It’s important to treat guests kindly.”)
더하다
Definition (Eng): to add or increase (put something more onto something else)
Synonym (Kor): 추가하다
Antonym (Kor): 빼다 (to subtract)
Example (Kor): 국이 싱거워서 소금을 조금 더했어요.
(“The soup was bland; so I added a little salt.”)
데우다
Definition (Eng): to heat or warm up (usually food or objects)
Synonym (Kor): 따뜻하게 하다
Antonym (Kor): 식히다 (to cool down)
Example (Kor): 남은 밥을 전자레인지에 데워서 먹었어요.
(“I warmed up the leftover rice in the microwave before eating.”)
도망치다
Definition (Eng): to run away or escape (often in a sudden or urgent manner)
Synonym (Kor): 달아나다; 피하다
Antonym (Kor): 돌아오다 (to come back)
Example (Kor): 고양이가 큰 소리에 놀라서 밖으로 도망쳤어요.
(“The cat was startled by the loud noise and ran away outside.”)
둘러싸다
Definition (Eng): to surround or enclose on all sides
Synonym (Kor): 에워싸다
Antonym (Kor): 열어두다 (to leave open)
Example (Kor): 많은 팬들이 그를 둘러싸며 사진을 요청했어요.
(“Many fans surrounded him asking for photos.”)
드러내다
Definition (Eng): to reveal or expose something hidden
Synonym (Kor): 밝히다; 나타내다
Antonym (Kor): 감추다 (to hide)
Example (Kor): 그는 마침내 자신의 진심을 모두 드러냈어요.
(“He finally revealed his true feelings.”)
데리다
Definition (Eng): to accompany or bring someone along (often used with people or animals)
Synonym (Kor): 동행하다
Antonym (Kor): 혼자 가다 (to go alone)
Example (Kor): 저는 친구를 데리고 파티에 갔어요.
(“I brought my friend along to the party.”)
두려워하다
Definition (Eng): to be afraid or fearful of something
Synonym (Kor): 무서워하다
Antonym (Kor): 용기를 내다 (to have courage)
Example (Kor): 많은 사람들이 변화를 두려워하지만; 결국은 받아들여야 해요.
(“Many people fear change; but eventually they have to accept it.”)
들여다보다
Definition (Eng): to look in; peek; or inspect carefully
Synonym (Kor): 살펴보다
Antonym (Kor): 외면하다 (to turn away)
Example (Kor): 그는 창문을 통해 방 안을 조심스럽게 들여다봤어요.
(“He carefully peeked into the room through the window.”)
들이다
Definition (Eng): to let in or bring in (someone or something)
Synonym (Kor): 받아들이다
Antonym (Kor): 내쫓다 (to drive out)
Example (Kor): 비가 와서 밖에 있던 고양이를 집 안으로 들였어요.
(“It was raining; so I let the cat inside the house.”)
달려가다
Definition (Eng): to run toward someone/something; often quickly or urgently
Synonym (Kor): 뛰어가다; 질주하다
Antonym (Kor): 천천히 걷다 (to walk slowly)
Example (Kor): 불이 났다는 소식을 듣고 소방관들이 현장으로 달려갔어요.
(“Upon hearing that there was a fire; the firefighters ran to the scene.”)
달리다
Definition (Eng): to run; dash; or sprint (general action of running)
Synonym (Kor): 뛰다; 질주하다
Antonym (Kor): 걷다 (to walk)
Example (Kor): 친구들과 운동장에서 열심히 달렸어요.
(“I ran hard on the playground with my friends.”)
따르다
Definition (Eng): to pour (liquid) or to follow (instructions; someone’s lead)
Synonym (Kor): 붓다 (for pouring); 추종하다 (for following)
Antonym (Kor): 거부하다 (to refuse/not follow)
Example (Kor): 선생님 말씀을 따라서 숙제를 열심히 했어요.
(“I diligently did my homework by following my teacher’s instructions.”)
따지다
Definition (Eng): to nitpick; calculate; or figure out details (cost; reason; etc.)
Synonym (Kor): 계산하다; 트집잡다
Antonym (Kor): 대충 넘기다 (to let things pass without detail)
Example (Kor): 그는 비용을 꼼꼼히 따져 본 뒤 물건을 샀어요.
(“He carefully calculated the cost before buying the item.”)
떠올리다
Definition (Eng): to recall or bring a memory/thought to mind
Synonym (Kor): 기억해내다
Antonym (Kor): 잊다 (to forget)
Example (Kor): 옛 추억을 떠올리며 미소를 지었어요.
(“I smiled while recalling old memories.”)
떨리다
Definition (Eng): to shake or tremble (often from nervousness or fear)
Synonym (Kor): 흔들리다
Antonym (Kor): 진정되다 (to become calm)
Example (Kor): 면접 보기 전이라 너무 떨렸어요.
(“I was trembling so much before the interview.”)
떨어뜨리다
Definition (Eng): to drop something (letting it fall from your hand or another place)
Synonym (Kor): 떨구다; 빠뜨리다
Antonym (Kor): 줍다 (to pick up)
Example (Kor): 휴대전화를 실수로 떨어뜨렸어요.
(“I accidentally dropped my phone.”)
뛰어내리다
Definition (Eng): to jump down from a higher place to a lower place
Synonym (Kor): 점프하다 (내려오다); 뛰어오르다(opposite direction)<br></br>Antonym (Kor): 올라타다 (to climb or get on)<br></br>Example (Kor): 그는 버스에서 급히 뛰어내렸어요.<br></br>(“He jumped off the bus in a hurry.”)
뜨다
Definition (Eng): to float or rise to the surface (in water or air)
Synonym (Kor): 떠오르다
Antonym (Kor): 가라앉다 (to sink)
Example (Kor): 나뭇잎이 물 위에 둥둥 떠 있어요.
(“A leaf is floating on the water.”)
막다
Definition (Eng): to block or protect; prevent passage or occurrence
Synonym (Kor): 차단하다
Antonym (Kor): 열어 주다 (to open or allow)
Example (Kor): 경찰이 사고 현장을 막고 차량 통행을 통제했어요.
(“The police blocked the accident site and controlled traffic.”)
많아지다
Definition (Eng): to increase or become more numerous
Synonym (Kor): 늘어나다
Antonym (Kor): 줄어들다 (to decrease)
Example (Kor): 우리 동네에 새로운 가게가 많아졌어요.
(“The number of new shops in our neighborhood has increased.”)
망설이다
Definition (Eng): to hesitate or be indecisive
Synonym (Kor): 주저하다
Antonym (Kor): 결심하다 (to make up one’s mind)
Example (Kor): 그는 고백하기 전에 한참 동안 망설였어요.
(“He hesitated for a long time before confessing.”)
맞다
Definition (Eng): to be correct or right; (in some contexts) to greet or receive
Synonym (Kor): 옳다 (for correctness); 맞이하다 (for greeting)
Antonym (Kor): 틀리다 (to be wrong)
Example (Kor): 이 답이 맞는지 확인해 보세요.
(“Check if this answer is correct.”)
맡기다
Definition (Eng): to entrust or assign someone else to do something
Synonym (Kor): 위임하다
Antonym (Kor): 직접 하다 (to do it oneself)
Example (Kor): 중요한 서류를 비서에게 맡겼어요.
(“I entrusted the important documents to my secretary.”)
맡다
Definition (Eng): to take on or be responsible for a task or role
Synonym (Kor): 담당하다
Antonym (Kor): 넘기다 (to hand over to someone else)
Example (Kor): 저는 이번 프로젝트를 맡아서 진행 중이에요.
(“I am in charge of this project now.”)
미치다
Definition (Eng): 1) to go crazy or lose one’s mind; 2) to reach or affect a certain level
Synonym (Kor): 발광하다 (for going crazy); 달하다 (for reach)
Antonym (Kor): 정신 차리다 (to come to one’s senses); 못 미치다 (to not reach)
Example (Kor): 소식에 충격을 받아 잠깐 정신이 미칠 것 같았어요.
(“I was so shocked by the news that I felt like I was about to lose my mind.”)
받아들이다
Definition (Eng): to accept or receive (ideas; objects; situations)
Synonym (Kor): 수용하다
Antonym (Kor): 거절하다 (to refuse)
Example (Kor): 회사가 내 제안을 받아들여서 기뻤어요.
(“I was happy the company accepted my proposal.”)
불구하다
Definition (Eng): to disregard or not be deterred by something (often used in “~에도 불구하고”)
Synonym (Kor): 개의치 않다
Antonym (Kor): 신경 쓰다 (to care / pay attention)
Example (Kor): 어려운 환경에도 불구하고 열심히 노력했어요.
(“I worked hard despite the difficult environment.”)
밝히다
Definition (Eng): to clarify; reveal; or make clear (can also mean to light up)
Synonym (Kor): 드러내다; 명확히 하다
Antonym (Kor): 감추다 (to hide)
Example (Kor): 그녀는 진실을 밝히기 위해 노력했어요.
(“She tried to reveal the truth.”)
벗어나다
Definition (Eng): to get out or break free (from a place; restriction; or situation)
Synonym (Kor): 빠져나오다
Antonym (Kor): 갇히다 (to be confined)
Example (Kor): 답답한 환경에서 벗어나 새로운 기회를 찾고 싶어요.
(“I want to break free from a stifling environment and look for a new opportunity.”)
빠져나가다
Definition (Eng): to escape or get out (often implying difficulty or urgency)
Synonym (Kor): 탈출하다
Antonym (Kor): 들어가다 (to enter)
Example (Kor): 위험한 건물에서 무사히 빠져나갔어요.
(“I managed to safely get out of the dangerous building.”)
빠지다
Definition (Eng): to fall out or drop out; sometimes used for “to sink into” or “be deeply absorbed”
Synonym (Kor): 떨어지다; 없어지다
Antonym (Kor): 끼다 (to be stuck in/inserted)
Example (Kor): 주머니에 넣어 둔 동전이 어느새 빠져 버렸어요.
(“The coin I put in my pocket fell out before I knew it.”)
비롯하다
Definition (Eng): to start or originate from something
Synonym (Kor): 시작되다
Antonym (Kor): 끝나다 (to end)
Example (Kor): 모든 문제는 작은 실수에서 비롯했어요.
(“All the problems originated from a small mistake.”)
비하다
Definition (Eng): to compare one thing with another
Synonym (Kor): 비교하다
Antonym (Kor): 비교하지 않다 (to not compare)
Example (Kor): 그의 성적에 비하면 저는 아직 멀었어요.
(“Compared to his grades; I still have a long way to go.”)
뿌리다
Definition (Eng): to scatter; spray; or sprinkle
Synonym (Kor): 흩뿌리다
Antonym (Kor): 모으다 (to gather)
Example (Kor): 샐러드 위에 드레싱을 뿌렸어요.
(“I sprinkled dressing on top of the salad.”)
사라지다
Definition (Eng): to disappear or vanish
Synonym (Kor): 없어지다
Antonym (Kor): 나타나다 (to appear)
Example (Kor): 갑자기 컴퓨터 화면이 꺼져서 모든 자료가 사라졌어요.
(“The computer screen suddenly went off and all my data disappeared.”)
사로잡다
Definition (Eng): to capture or fascinate (physically or mentally)
Synonym (Kor): 붙잡다; 매혹하다
Antonym (Kor): 놓아주다 (to let go)
Example (Kor): 이 소설은 독자들의 마음을 완전히 사로잡았어요.
(“This novel completely captivated its readers.”)
살리다
Definition (Eng): to save or spare someone/something (often life); also can mean to make use of or bring out (a skill; flavor; etc.)
Synonym (Kor): 구하다
Antonym (Kor): 죽이다 (to kill)
Example (Kor): 의사는 환자의 생명을 살리기 위해 최선을 다했어요.
(“The doctor did his best to save the patient’s life.”)
살펴보다
Definition (Eng): to look over or examine carefully
Synonym (Kor): 조사하다; 자세히 보다
Antonym (Kor): 대충 보다 (to glance over casually)
Example (Kor): 문제의 원인을 찾기 위해 보고서를 꼼꼼히 살펴봤어요.
(“I examined the report carefully to find the cause of the problem.”)
삼다
Definition (Eng): to make or consider something as (e.g.; making a person your mentor; treating an event as a lesson)
Synonym (Kor): 여기다; 간주하다
Antonym (Kor): 외면하다 (to ignore); 무시하다 (to disregard)<br></br>Example (Kor): 그는 실패를 교훈으로 삼아 더 열심히 노력하기로 했어요.<br></br>(“He decided to take his failure as a lesson and work harder.”)*
생겨나다
Definition (Eng): to emerge or come into being/ existence
Synonym (Kor): 생기다; 나타나다
Antonym (Kor): 사라지다 (to disappear)
Example (Kor): 갑작스럽게 새로운 문제가 생겨났어요.
(“A new problem suddenly emerged.”)
섞이다
Definition (Eng): to be mixed or blended together
Synonym (Kor): 혼합되다
Antonym (Kor): 분리되다 (to be separated)
Example (Kor): 재료가 잘 섞여서 맛이 훨씬 좋아졌어요.
(“The ingredients mixed well; making the dish taste much better.”)
속이다
Definition (Eng): to deceive or trick someone
Synonym (Kor): 기만하다
Antonym (Kor): 진실을 말하다 (to speak the truth)
Example (Kor): 친구를 속인 행동은 용서받기 힘들어요.
(“It’s hard to forgive the act of deceiving a friend.”)
숨다
Definition (Eng): to hide oneself or go into hiding
Synonym (Kor): 숨어 있다
Antonym (Kor): 드러나다 (to be revealed)
Example (Kor): 아이가 장난으로 커튼 뒤에 숨어 있었어요.
(“The child was hiding behind the curtain as a joke.”)
시들다
Definition (Eng): to wither or wilt (often used for plants/flowers); can also mean losing vigor or energy
Synonym (Kor): 말라가다; 활기를 잃다
Antonym (Kor): 활짝 피다 (to bloom fully)
Example (Kor): 물을 주지 않았더니 꽃이 금방 시들었어요.
(“The flower withered quickly because I didn’t water it.”)
쌓이다
Definition (Eng): to pile up or accumulate (e.g.; objects; tasks; stress)
Synonym (Kor): 축적되다
Antonym (Kor): 비우다 (to empty or clear out)
Example (Kor): 일이 너무 많이 쌓여서 어디서부터 시작해야 할지 모르겠어요.
(“I have so much work piled up that I don’t know where to start.”)
쏘다
Definition (Eng): to shoot or fire (e.g.; arrows; bullets; words)
Synonym (Kor): 발사하다
Antonym (Kor): 반응만 받다 (no direct opposite; loosely “not shoot”)
Example (Kor): 그는 활을 정확하게 쏘는 실력이 뛰어나요.
(“He’s very skilled at shooting arrows accurately.”)
쏟다
Definition (Eng): to pour out (liquid; effort; etc.)
Synonym (Kor): 붓다
Antonym (Kor): (없음) (no perfect opposite for “pour out”)
Example (Kor): 물을 너무 세게 쏟아서 주변이 다 젖었어요.
(“I poured the water too forcefully; and everything around got wet.”)
쏟아지다
Definition (Eng): to be poured out or to pour down suddenly (e.g.; rain; large amounts)
Synonym (Kor): 흘러나오다
Antonym (Kor): (없음) (no direct opposite)
Example (Kor): 갑자기 비가 쏟아져서 우산을 펴기도 어려웠어요.
(“It suddenly poured rain; making it hard even to open an umbrella.”)
쓰러지다
Definition (Eng): to collapse or fall down (often from weakness or being knocked over)
Synonym (Kor): 넘어지다
Antonym (Kor): 일어서다 (to stand up)
Example (Kor): 몸이 안 좋아서 길에서 쓰러질 뻔했어요.
(“I almost collapsed on the street because I felt unwell.”)
씻기다
Definition (Eng): to be washed or to get washed (passive form); also can mean “to wash someone” (causative)
Synonym (Kor): 세척되다
Antonym (Kor): 더러워지다 (to become dirty)
Example (Kor): 그릇이 깨끗하게 씻겨서 반짝거려요.
(“The dishes were washed clean and are now sparkling.”)
아끼다
Definition (Eng): to save; cherish; or use sparingly
Synonym (Kor): 절약하다
Antonym (Kor): 낭비하다 (to waste)
Example (Kor): 물을 아끼기 위해 샤워 시간을 줄였어요.
(“I shortened my shower time to save water.”)
앞두다
Definition (Eng): to have something ahead or upcoming (event; deadline; etc.)
Synonym (Kor): 예정하다
Antonym (Kor): (없음) (no perfect opposite)
Example (Kor): 중요한 시험을 앞두고 열심히 공부하고 있어요.
(“I’m studying hard because I have an important exam coming up.”)
애쓰다
Definition (Eng): to strive or endeavor; to make a big effort
Synonym (Kor): 노력하다
Antonym (Kor): 포기하다 (to give up)
Example (Kor): 그는 목표를 이루기 위해 밤낮없이 애쓰고 있어요.
(“He’s striving day and night to achieve his goal.”)
알려지다
Definition (Eng): to become known or be made known
Synonym (Kor): 알려지게 되다; 널리 퍼지다
Antonym (Kor): 숨겨지다 (to be hidden)
Example (Kor): 이 사실이 언론에 알려지자 많은 사람이 놀랐어요.
(“When this fact became known to the media; many people were shocked.”)
앓다
Definition (Eng): to be ill or suffer from a disease/condition
Synonym (Kor): 병을 앓다; 고생하다
Antonym (Kor): 건강하다 (to be healthy)
Example (Kor): 그는 오랫동안 위장병을 앓고 있었어요.
(“He’s been suffering from stomach problems for a long time.”)
없애다
Definition (Eng): to remove or eliminate something
Synonym (Kor): 제거하다
Antonym (Kor): 남겨 두다 (to leave something behind)
Example (Kor): 방 안의 곰팡이를 없애기 위해 환기를 시켰어요.
(“I aired out the room to eliminate the mold.”)
여기다
Definition (Eng): to regard; consider; or think of something/someone in a certain way
Synonym (Kor): 간주하다
Antonym (Kor): 무시하다 (to ignore); 외면하다 (to look away)<br></br>Example (Kor): 그는 실패를 성공의 과정으로 여기고 다시 도전했어요.<br></br>(“He regarded failure as part of the path to success and tried again.”)*
위하다
Definition (Eng): to do something for someone/something’s sake; to care for or benefit
Synonym (Kor): 보살피다; 돕다
Antonym (Kor): 해치다 (to harm)
Example (Kor): 부모님을 위하려고 오늘 집안일을 도왔어요.
(“I helped with housework today for my parents’ sake.”)
의하다
Definition (Eng): to be due to or based on something (often used in the form “~에 의해서/~에 의하면”)
Synonym (Kor): 근거하다; 따르다
Antonym (Kor): (없음) (no direct opposite)
Example (Kor): 조사 결과에 의하면 이 제품이 가장 안전하다고 합니다.
(“According to the research results; this product is the safest.”)
이끌다
Definition (Eng): to lead or guide (a group; situation; etc.)
Synonym (Kor): 지도하다; 주도하다
Antonym (Kor): 따르다 (to follow)
Example (Kor): 감독이 팀을 잘 이끌어서 우승을 차지했어요.
(“The coach led the team well; and they won the championship.”)
이루다
Definition (Eng): to accomplish; achieve; or fulfill (a goal; dream; etc.)
Synonym (Kor): 성취하다
Antonym (Kor): 실패하다 (to fail)
Example (Kor): 그는 오랜 꿈을 마침내 이루었어요.
(“He finally achieved his long-held dream.”)
익히다
Definition (Eng): to master; familiarize oneself with; or become skilled in
Synonym (Kor): 숙달하다; 배우다
Antonym (Kor): 잊어버리다 (to forget); 서투르다 (to be unskilled)<br></br>Example (Kor): 프로그램 사용법을 충분히 익혀 두는 것이 좋아요.<br></br>(“It’s good to become thoroughly familiar with how to use the software.”)*
인하다
Definition (Eng): to be caused by or result from something (commonly used in “~로 인해”)
Synonym (Kor): 기인하다
Antonym (Kor): (없음) (no direct opposite)
Example (Kor): 폭설로 인한 교통 체증이 심각해요.
(“Traffic congestion caused by the heavy snow is severe.”)
이어지다
Definition (Eng): to be connected or continued (in sequence or extension)
Synonym (Kor): 계속되다; 연결되다
Antonym (Kor): 끊어지다 (to be cut off)
Example (Kor): 작은 성공이 모여 큰 성공으로 이어질 수 있어요.
(“Small successes can accumulate and lead to a big success.”)
일으키다
Definition (Eng): to raise up (physically or figuratively); also to cause or initiate something
Synonym (Kor): 발생시키다; 세우다
Antonym (Kor): 낮추다 (to lower); 가라앉히다 (to calm down)<br></br>Example (Kor): 그는 새로운 사업을 일으켜서 많은 일자리를 만들었어요.<br></br>(“He started a new business; creating many jobs.”)*
입히다
Definition (Eng): to dress someone or put clothes on someone (causative); can also mean to cause damage (“피해를 입히다”)
Synonym (Kor): 옷을 입도록 하다
Antonym (Kor): 벗기다 (to take off someone’s clothes)
Example (Kor): 어머니가 아이에게 옷을 입혀 주고 있어요.
(“The mother is dressing her child.”)
이르다
Definition (Eng): to arrive at or reach a place; time; or stage; can also mean “to be early” depending on context
Synonym (Kor): 도착하다; 다다르다
Antonym (Kor): 늦다 (to be late)
Example (Kor): 기차역에 예상보다 일찍 이르렀어요.
(“I arrived at the train station earlier than I expected.”)
잇다
Definition (Eng): to connect or link things together
Synonym (Kor): 연결하다
Antonym (Kor): 끊다 (to cut/break)
Example (Kor): 두 점을 선으로 이으면 삼각형이 돼요.
(“If you connect the two points with a line; it becomes a triangle.”)
주고받다
Definition (Eng): to exchange or give and receive (items; words; emotions; etc.)
Synonym (Kor): 교환하다
Antonym (Kor): (완벽한 반의어 없음) (could say “일방적으로 주다”)
Example (Kor): 서로 마음을 주고받으며 더욱 친해졌어요.
(“We exchanged our feelings and became closer.”)
주어지다
Definition (Eng): to be given or provided (passive form)
Synonym (Kor): 제공되다
Antonym (Kor): (없음)
Example (Kor): 문제에서 주어진 조건을 먼저 확인하세요.
(“First; check the conditions given in the problem.”)
지다
Definition (Eng): to sink or go down (sunset; etc.); also “to lose” or “carry on one’s back” depending on context
Synonym (Kor): 내려가다 (in the sense of sinking)
Antonym (Kor): 뜨다 (to rise)
Example (Kor): 해가 지는 광경이 정말 아름다웠어요.
(“The sunset was really beautiful.”)
쫓다
Definition (Eng): to chase or pursue someone/something
Synonym (Kor): 추격하다
Antonym (Kor): 놓아주다 (to let go)
Example (Kor): 경찰이 도망가는 도둑을 계속 쫓았어요.
(“The police kept chasing the fleeing thief.”)
찾아내다
Definition (Eng): to find out or discover (after searching)
Synonym (Kor): 발견하다
Antonym (Kor): 놓치다 (to miss)
Example (Kor): 몇 번의 시도 끝에 문제의 해답을 찾아냈어요.
(“After several attempts; I found the solution to the problem.”)
치다
Definition (Eng): to hit or strike (also can mean “to play” an instrument)
Synonym (Kor): 때리다
Antonym (Kor): 피하다 (to avoid/dodge)
Example (Kor): 동생이 장난치다가 탁자를 세게 쳤어요.
(“My younger sibling was playing around and hit the table hard.”)
커지다
Definition (Eng): to become bigger or grow in size/extent
Synonym (Kor): 확대되다
Antonym (Kor): 작아지다 (to become smaller)
Example (Kor): 회사가 점점 커져서 직원도 많이 뽑고 있어요.
(“The company is growing; so they’re hiring a lot of employees.”)
터지다
Definition (Eng): to explode or burst (physically or figuratively)
Synonym (Kor): 폭발하다
Antonym (Kor): (없음) (no perfect direct opposite)
Example (Kor): 풍선이 너무 부풀어 올라서 갑자기 터졌어요.
(“The balloon was so inflated that it suddenly burst.”)
통하다
Definition (Eng): to pass or flow through; also “to make sense” or “be understood”
Synonym (Kor): 소통되다; 흐르다
Antonym (Kor): 막히다 (to be blocked)
Example (Kor): 이 길로 가면 시내까지 바로 통해요.
(“If you take this road; it goes straight into downtown.”)
퍼지다
Definition (Eng): to spread out or expand (information; substance; etc.)
Synonym (Kor): 확산되다
Antonym (Kor): 줄어들다 (to shrink; loosely used)
Example (Kor): 그 소문이 빠르게 퍼져서 모두가 알게 됐어요.
(“The rumor spread quickly; so everyone found out.”)
펴내다
Definition (Eng): to publish or release (a book; magazine; etc.)
Synonym (Kor): 발행하다
Antonym (Kor): 폐간하다 (to discontinue publication)
Example (Kor): 그 작가는 다음 달에 새 소설을 펴낼 예정이에요.
(“That author plans to publish a new novel next month.”)
펼치다
Definition (Eng): to unfold or spread out (a book; map; idea; etc.)
Synonym (Kor): 벌리다; 열다
Antonym (Kor): 접다 (to fold)
Example (Kor): 지도를 펼쳐서 목적지를 확인했어요.
(“I unfolded the map to check my destination.”)
풀리다
Definition (Eng): to be loosened; untied; or resolved (can apply to physical or emotional tension)
Synonym (Kor): 해소되다; 해결되다
Antonym (Kor): 묶이다 (to be tied up); 얽히다 (to be entangled)<br></br>Example (Kor): 갈등이 풀려서 이제 서로 이해하게 됐어요.<br></br>(“The conflict was resolved; and now we understand each other.”)*
피하다
Definition (Eng): to avoid or evade (a person; situation; danger)
Synonym (Kor): 회피하다
Antonym (Kor): 직면하다; 마주하다 (to face)
Example (Kor): 그는 불편한 얘기를 피하려고 화제를 바꿨어요.
(“He changed the subject to avoid an uncomfortable topic.”)
향하다
Definition (Eng): to head toward or move in the direction of (a place or goal)
Synonym (Kor): 향해 가다; 나아가다
Antonym (Kor): 돌아서다 (to turn away)
Example (Kor): 우리는 산 정상으로 향하고 있어요.
(“We’re heading towards the top of the mountain.”)
가득하다
Definition (Eng): to be full (of); packed; or brimming
Synonym (Kor): 꽉 차다
Antonym (Kor): 비다 (to be empty)
Example (Kor): 방 안이 사람들로 가득해서 숨 쉬기 힘들었어요.
(“The room was so full of people that it was hard to breathe.”)
간지럽다
Definition (Eng): itchy
Synonym (Kor): 가렵다
Antonym (Kor): (없음) (no direct opposite)
Example (Kor): 모기에 물려서 팔이 간지러워요.
(“My arm is itchy from a mosquito bite.”)
거칠다
Definition (Eng): rough or coarse (texture or manner)
Synonym (Kor): 조악하다; 난폭하다 (for behavior)
Antonym (Kor): 부드럽다 (to be soft)
Example (Kor): 거친 바람 때문에 피부가 다 텄어요.
(“A harsh wind caused my skin to crack.”)
귀하다
Definition (Eng): precious; valuable; or noble
Synonym (Kor): 소중하다
Antonym (Kor): 천하다 (to be lowly); 흔하다 (to be common)<br></br>Example (Kor): 이 보석은 세상에서 가장 귀한 보석 중 하나예요.<br></br>(“This gem is one of the most precious in the world.”)*
까다롭다
Definition (Eng): particular; picky; or difficult to please
Synonym (Kor): 까칠하다 (in some contexts); 복잡하다 (complicated)
Antonym (Kor): 수월하다 (to be easygoing); 관대하다 (to be lenient)<br></br>Example (Kor): 그는 음식에 까다로워서 아무거나 먹지 않아요.<br></br>(“He’s very picky about food and doesn’t eat just anything.”)*
난처하다
Definition (Eng): embarrassing; awkward; or difficult to handle
Synonym (Kor): 곤란하다; 난감하다
Antonym (Kor): 편하다 (to be comfortable)
Example (Kor): 친구가 돈을 빌려 달라고 해서 난처해요.
(“I feel awkward because my friend asked to borrow money.”)
낯설다
Definition (Eng): strange or unfamiliar
Synonym (Kor): 익숙하지 않다
Antonym (Kor): 익숙하다 (to be familiar)
Example (Kor): 처음 가 본 곳이라 모든 것이 낯설게 느껴졌어요.
(“It was my first time there; so everything felt unfamiliar.”)
눈부시다
Definition (Eng): dazzling; glaringly bright (also can mean “brilliantly impressive”)
Synonym (Kor): 환하다; 빛나다
Antonym (Kor): 어둡다 (to be dark)
Example (Kor): 햇빛이 너무 눈부셔서 선글라스를 썼어요.
(“The sunlight was so dazzling that I wore sunglasses.”)
단단하다
Definition (Eng): hard; solid; firm
Synonym (Kor): 딱딱하다
Antonym (Kor): 부드럽다 (to be soft)
Example (Kor): 이 빵은 너무 단단해서 씹기 힘들어요.
(“This bread is so hard that it’s difficult to chew.”)
독특하다
Definition (Eng): unusual; unique
Synonym (Kor): 특별하다
Antonym (Kor): 평범하다 (to be ordinary)
Example (Kor): 이 식당은 인테리어가 아주 독특해요.
(“This restaurant has a very unique interior.”)
두렵다
Definition (Eng): fearful; scared
Synonym (Kor): 무섭다
Antonym (Kor): 용감하다 (to be brave)
Example (Kor): 미래가 두려워서 걱정이 많아요.
(“I’m worried about the future because I’m afraid.”)
둥글다
Definition (Eng): round (shape); can also refer to personality as “easygoing”
Synonym (Kor): 원형이다
Antonym (Kor): 네모나다 (to be square)
Example (Kor): 이 탁자는 모서리가 없고 둥글어요.
(“This table has no corners and is round.”)
뒤늦다
Definition (Eng): late or belated (realization or action after the appropriate time)
Synonym (Kor): 늦다
Antonym (Kor): 이르다 (to be early)
Example (Kor): 뒤늦게 후회해도 이미 돌이킬 수 없어요.
(“Even if you regret it later; you can’t undo it now.”)
든든하다
Definition (Eng): reliable; reassuring; or feeling secure
Synonym (Kor): 믿음직하다; 든든해하다 (verb form)
Antonym (Kor): 불안하다 (to be anxious)
Example (Kor): 친구들이 곁에 있어서 마음이 든든해요.
(“I feel reassured because my friends are by my side.”)
만만하다
Definition (Eng): easy or undaunting; can also mean “someone you can handle easily” (sometimes “pushover”)
Synonym (Kor): 쉽다
Antonym (Kor): 어렵다 (to be difficult)
Example (Kor): 생각보다 문제가 만만해서 다행이었어요.
(“Luckily; the problem was easier than I thought.”)
멋지다
Definition (Eng): wonderful; splendid; stylish
Synonym (Kor): 근사하다; 훌륭하다
Antonym (Kor): 평범하다; 촌스럽다 (to be tacky)
Example (Kor): 친구가 멋진 정장을 입고 나타났어요.
(“My friend showed up wearing a wonderful suit.”)
딱딱하다
Definition (Eng): hard; stiff (texture or sometimes in manner)
Synonym (Kor): 단단하다
Antonym (Kor): 부드럽다 (to be soft)
Example (Kor): 이 의자는 딱딱해서 오래 앉아 있기가 힘들어요.
(“This chair is so hard that it’s difficult to sit for a long time.”)
뚜렷하다
Definition (Eng): clear; distinct; or vivid
Synonym (Kor): 분명하다
Antonym (Kor): 흐릿하다 (to be blurry)
Example (Kor): 그의 발음이 뚜렷해서 이해하기 쉬워요.
(“His pronunciation is so clear that it’s easy to understand.”)
못지않다
Definition (Eng): to be no less than; just as good as
Synonym (Kor): 뒤지지 않다
Antonym (Kor): 열등하다 (to be inferior)
Example (Kor): 내 실력도 프로 못지않다고 생각해요.
(“I think my skills are no less than a pro’s.”)
무료하다
Definition (Eng): boring; dull
Synonym (Kor): 지루하다
Antonym (Kor): 흥미롭다 (to be interesting)
Example (Kor): 주말인데 집에만 있으니 너무 무료해요.
(“It’s the weekend; but staying at home is so boring.”)
단단하다
Definition (Eng): hard; solid; firm
Synonym (Kor): 딱딱하다
Antonym (Kor): 부드럽다 (to be soft)
Example (Kor): 이 빵은 너무 단단해서 씹기 힘들어요.
(“This bread is so hard that it’s difficult to chew.”)
