Meaning and Usage
'그만큼' is an adverb that means 'that much' or 'to that extent.' It is used to indicate a quantity, degree, or extent that has been previously mentioned or is understood from context.
Common Contexts
You often see '그만큼' used to emphasize the amount of effort, danger, money, or other measurable things. It highlights the scale or degree of something in relation to what was said before.
Collocations and Patterns
- 그만큼 노력하다: to put in that much effort
- 그만큼 중요하다: to be that important
- 그만큼 위험하다: to be that dangerous
These collocations show how '그만큼' quantifies or intensifies the adjective or verb that follows.
Register and Politeness
'그만큼' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It fits well in everyday conversation, written texts, and formal speeches.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '그만큼' with '그만' which means 'stop' or 'enough.' Remember, '그만큼' relates to quantity or degree, while '그만' is about cessation or limitation.