take - for granted — to assume something will always be available or will always happen, without thinking about it or being grateful for it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to assume something will always be available or will always happen, without thinking about it or being grateful for it
Pronunciation (IPA): /teɪk fɔːr ˈɡræntɪd/
Korean meaning: 당연하게 여기다, 소중함을 깨닫지 못하다
Korean pronunciation: 테익 포 **그랜**티드
Example Sentences
- My mom cooks dinner every day, but I took it for granted until I moved out and survived on instant noodles.
- We take clean water for granted, but millions of people don't have access to it.
- He took his girlfriend's patience for granted until she started dating his best friend.
take - for granted
VERB//teɪk fɔːr ˈɡræntɪd//
to assume something will always be available or will always happen, without thinking about it or being grateful for it
to assume something will always be available or will always happen, without thinking about it or being grateful for it
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'grant'는 '허락하다, 주다'라는 뜻에서 유래되었습니다. 'take for granted'는 '이미 허락된 것으로 받아들이다'라는 의미에서 '당연하게 여기다'가 되었죠.
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📝Examples
“My mom cooks dinner every day, but I took it for granted until I moved out and survived on instant noodles.”
“We take clean water for granted, but millions of people don't have access to it.”
“He took his girlfriend's patience for granted until she started dating his best friend.”
“Don't take your freedom for granted - it's a privilege many people fight for.”
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