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앞서

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Meaning and Usage

The adverb '앞서' primarily means 'before' or 'previously,' indicating something that happened earlier in time. It can also mean 'in anticipation' or 'in advance,' showing that an action was done ahead of time to prepare for something.

Common Contexts

'앞서' is often used in formal or semi-formal contexts such as meetings, presentations, or written reports to refer to something mentioned earlier or to emphasize prior preparation.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '앞서 말한' (as mentioned earlier): Used to refer back to something previously stated.
  • '앞서 준비하다' (prepare in advance): Indicates doing preparation before an event.
  • '앞서 가다' (go ahead): Literally means to go ahead or in front, often used figuratively.

Usage Tips

When using '앞서,' be careful not to confuse it with '먼저,' which also means 'first' or 'before' but is more commonly used in casual speech. '앞서' tends to be more formal and often appears in written or official contexts.

Using '앞서' correctly helps convey a sense of order in time or preparation, which is important in professional and academic settings.

Example Sentences

회의 시작에 앞서 준비물을 점검하세요.

Hoeui sijage apseo junbimureul jeomgeomhaseyo.

Check the materials before the meeting starts.

앞서 말한 것처럼 계획을 다시 검토해야 합니다.

Apseo malhan geoscheoreom gyehoeg-eul dasi geomtohaeya hamnida.

As mentioned earlier, we need to review the plan again.

그는 앞서 준비한 덕분에 시험을 잘 볼 수 있었다.

Geuneun apseo junbihan deokbune siheomeul jal bol su isseotda.

Thanks to preparing in advance, he was able to do well on the exam.