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as it is; as it stands

Adverb

  1. 1

    as it is; as it stands

    In the manner of leaving something as it is.

    Korean definition: 아무 것도 하지 않고 있는 그대로.

    • I didn't have enough money, so I couldn't buy the shoes and just left the store.

    • The teacher didn't scold him for being rude, but just left him as he was.

  2. 2

    all the time

    Continuously in such a state.

    Korean definition: 그런 모양으로 그대로 계속하여.

    • I intended to keep standing in front of his house until he came out.

    • Having done badly on the exam, she sat in the classroom and just kept crying for a whole hour.

  3. 3

    without any conditions

    With no strings attached.

    Korean definition: 아무런 대가나 조건 없이.

    • He was not kind and warm-hearted enough to grant my request without any conditions.

    • I couldn't just give him the bicycle for free, so I sold it to him for a little money.

  4. 4

    just

    Without any intention or special meaning.

    Korean definition: 아무런 생각이나 별다른 의미 없이.

    • She never dreamed she'd win a prize at the art contest she had just entered on a whim.

    • He just ignored being told to come home early and didn't go home until late at night.