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space; place

1.Noun

  1. 1

    space; place

    A space that is occupied by someone or something.

    Korean definition: 사람이나 물건이 차지하고 있는 공간.

    • The clothing store disappeared and a department store went up in its place.

    • The bookstore owner placed the famous books in a spot where they could easily be seen.

  2. 2

    spot; aftermath

    A spot on a human body or an object where a mark is left after it underwent a change.

    Korean definition: 사람의 몸이나 물건 등이 변화를 겪고 난 후 흔적이 남은 곳.

    • The spot where the woman pinched me turned blue with a bruise.

    • Where the plane had passed, a white cloud-like trail appeared.

  3. 3

    seat

    A place where a person can sit.

    Korean definition: 사람이 앉을 수 있도록 만들어 놓은 곳.

    • The many seats in the concert hall were filled with people.

    • When I take the bus, I always sit in the same seat.

  4. 4

    position; post

    A position or status in an organization.

    Korean definition: 조직에서의 직위나 지위.

    • The president handed down the president's position to his son.

    • To keep your current position, you have to bring in more profit through your work.

2.Noun

  1. 1

    mat

    A thing spread on the floor on which one sits or lies.

    Korean definition: 깔고 앉거나 눕기 위해 바닥에 까는 물건.

    • The children spread a mat on the lawn, sat down, and ate their packed lunches.

    • We spread a mat on the rooftop, lay down, and gazed at the stars in the night sky.

  2. 2

    bed; bedding

    A mattress and a blanket.

    Korean definition: 요와 이불.

    • I've laid out the bedding in the main room, so please go and sleep.

    • On Sunday morning, I gathered up the bedding, washed it, and dried it thoroughly in the sun.

  3. 3

    bed; bedding

    Bedding that is used for sleeping.

    Korean definition: 잠을 자기 위해 사용하는 이부자리.

    • Maybe because the bed wasn't comfortable, I couldn't fall asleep.

    • I lay in bed thinking about this and that and fell asleep.