🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

공터

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gongteo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Clearing/ˈklɪərɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"등산객들은 숲 속에서 아름다운 공터를 발견했습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An area of land that has been cleared of trees and underbrush.

    "The hikers found a beautiful clearing in the forest where they could set up camp."
  2. 2

    The process of settling financial transactions or the act of making something clear.

    "The clearing of the stock trades took longer than expected due to technical issues."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'clearing' originates from the Old English 'cleare', meaning 'to make clear or free from obstruction'. It evolved through Middle English as 'clere', reflecting a transition from physical clarity to metaphorical uses in various contexts, such as finance and ecology.

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