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by the way

Adverb

  1. 1

    by the way

    A word used to change the direction of a story while relating it to the preceding content.

    Korean definition: 이야기를 앞의 내용과 관련시키면서 다른 방향으로 바꿀 때 쓰는 말.

    • Seunggyu went home early for the first time in a long while. But that day, of all days, no one was home.

    • Yesterday I bought a bag at the department store. But when I got home, the strap turned out to be defective.

  2. 2

    but; however

    A word used when saying some words opposed to the preceding statement.

    Korean definition: 앞의 내용과 반대되는 내용을 이야기할 때 쓰는 말.

    • On weekdays there aren't many people at the theater. But on weekends it fills up with people.

    • Father has already finished getting ready to go out. But Mother is only now starting to put on her makeup.

  3. 3

    well

    A word used to begin a conversation without a special meaning.

    Korean definition: 특별한 의미 없이 단지 대화를 시작할 때 쓰는 말.

    • By the way, did you hear the news about Manager Kim?

    • Well, you know, shouldn't we be making vacation plans around now?