give way to — to be replaced by something else; to collapse or break under pressure
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be replaced by something else; to collapse or break under pressure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡɪv weɪ tuː/
Korean meaning: ~에게 자리를 내주다, 무너지다
Korean pronunciation: **기**브 **웨**이 투
Example Sentences
- My strict diet plan gave way to pizza and ice cream after just one day.
- The wooden fence gave way under the weight of the snow.
- Traditional bookstores are giving way to online shopping platforms.
give way to
VERB//ɡɪv weɪ tuː//
to be replaced by something else; to collapse or break under pressure
to be replaced by something else; to collapse or break under pressure
The bridge that served us well today, gives way to waters rushing away!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'give'는 고대 영어 'giefan'에서, 'way'는 고대 영어 'weg'(길)에서 유래. '길을 주다'는 의미에서 '자리를 내주다'로 발전
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📝Examples
“My strict diet plan gave way to pizza and ice cream after just one day.”
“The wooden fence gave way under the weight of the snow.”
“Traditional bookstores are giving way to online shopping platforms.”
“His confidence gave way to panic when he realized he forgot his passport.”
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