Korean

미리

미리
Meaning: in advance; beforehand
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

시험에 합격하기 위해 미리 공부했어요.
I studied in advance to pass the exam.
미래를 위해 미리 대비해야 한다.
We need to prepare in advance for the future.
오해의 소지를 없애기 위해 미리 설명하는 것이 좋겠다.
It would be better to explain in advance to avoid any possibility of misunderstanding.
이 모든 상황은 미리 짜여진 각본대로 움직였다.
All these situations moved according to a pre-arranged script.
시험 결과가 나쁠까 봐 미리 겁먹지 마라.
Don't be afraid in advance that the test results might be bad.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate that an action is performed before a certain event or time.

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