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if so; in that case

1.Adverb

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    if so; in that case

    A word used when the following statement is conditional upon the preceding one.

    Korean definition: 앞의 내용이 뒤의 내용의 조건이 될 때 쓰는 말.

    • Curious what the secret is? In that case, I'll tell only you.

    • The teacher isn't in? In that case, I'll come back tomorrow.

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    then

    A word used when accepting the preceding statement or making a new suggestion based on it.

    Korean definition: 앞의 내용을 받아들이거나 그 내용을 바탕으로 하여 새로운 주장을 할 때 쓰는 말.

    • Are you ready to leave? Then let's all get in the car.

    • We've prepared a delicious meal. Then shall we go to the dining room?

2.Interjection

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    of course

    An exclamation used when the speaker gives an answer meaning that something is absolutely right.

    Korean definition: 말할 것도 없이 당연하다는 뜻으로 대답할 때 쓰는 말.

    • Dad, do you love me?

      Of course, naturally. You have no idea how much Daddy loves his Yumin.

    • Seunggyu, did you understand what I said?

      Of course, I understand. I get it exactly.