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Korean

Meaning: enemy, opponent, rival
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

그는 적에게 둘러싸였다.
He was surrounded by the enemy.
옛날 군인들은 유전을 사용하여 적을 공격했다.
In the old days, soldiers used willow arrows to attack the enemy.
산 정상의 요새는 적의 공격을 오랫동안 막았다.
The fortress at the mountain summit held off the enemy's attack for a long time.
전쟁 기록에서 해적은 적을 해치는 행위를 뜻한다.
In war records, the term means the act of harming the enemy.
적들이 성문을 부수고 성 안으로 들어왔다.
The enemies broke the castle gate and entered the castle.

Usage Notes

Refers to an adversary in a conflict, competition, or figuratively, something harmful.

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