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for better or worsewhatever the consequences may be; whether the outcome is good or bad

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: whatever the consequences may be; whether the outcome is good or bad

Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːr ˈbetər ɔːr wɜːrs/

Korean meaning: 좋든 나쁘든, 결과가 어떻든 간에

Korean pronunciation: 포 **베**터 오어 **워**스

Example Sentences

  • My roommate plays loud music every night, but for better or worse, I'm stuck with him until the lease ends.
  • Social media has changed our lives for better or worse.
  • I ordered mystery food online - for better or worse, I'll eat whatever arrives at my door.

for better or worse

NOUN

//fɔːr ˈbetər ɔːr wɜːrs//

whatever the consequences may be; whether the outcome is good or bad

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💡 Concept

whatever the consequences may be; whether the outcome is good or bad

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for better or worse rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through stormy weather, we face this letter - for better or worse, together!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/fɔːr ˈbetər ɔːr wɜːrs/
🇬🇧 UK/fɔː ˈbetə ɔː wɜːs/

🌳Etymology

Origin

결혼 서약에서 나온 표현으로 '좋을 때나 나쁠 때나'라는 의미로 시작되어 일반적인 상황에서도 사용되게 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

betterletterweather
better
letter
weather

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My roommate plays loud music every night, but for better or worse, I'm stuck with him until the lease ends.

Social media has changed our lives for better or worse.

😄 Fun example

I ordered mystery food online - for better or worse, I'll eat whatever arrives at my door.

The new policy will affect everyone in the company for better or worse.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

whatever happenscome what mayregardless of outcomeno matter whatin any case

Antonyms

only if goodconditionally

Related

through thick and thinin good times and badunconditionally