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🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

고수하다

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gosuhada

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Adhere/ədˈhɪər/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #3400 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"규칙을 고수하는 것이 중요하다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To stick fast to a surface or substance.

    "The label must adhere firmly to the package to ensure it is not lost."
  2. 2

    To follow or uphold a rule, belief, or principle.

    "It is important to adhere to the guidelines set by the organization."
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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin verb 'adhaerere', composed of 'ad-' (to, toward) and 'haerere' (to stick, cling). Entering Middle English in the 15th century, it initially retained its literal physical sense of sticking to a surface before expanding metaphorically to rules, beliefs, and commitments.

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