in retrospect — thinking about a past event or situation, often with a different understanding than when it happened
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: thinking about a past event or situation, often with a different understanding than when it happened
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ˈretrəspekt/
Korean meaning: 돌이켜 생각해보니, 지나고 보니
Korean pronunciation: 인 **레**트러스펙트
Example Sentences
- In retrospect, I should have studied harder for the TEPS exam.
- In retrospect, buying 100 rolls of toilet paper during the pandemic wasn't that crazy after all.
- In retrospect, dating my ex was like choosing to swim with sharks - exciting but potentially fatal.
in retrospect
ADVERB//ɪn ˈretrəspekt//
thinking about a past event or situation, often with a different understanding than when it happened
thinking about a past event or situation, often with a different understanding than when it happened
In retrospect, I respect the one I used to suspect
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '뒤를 돌아본다'는 의미에서 나왔습니다. retro는 '뒤로', spect는 '보다'의 의미입니다.
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📝Examples
“In retrospect, I should have studied harder for the TEPS exam.”
“In retrospect, buying 100 rolls of toilet paper during the pandemic wasn't that crazy after all.”
“In retrospect, dating my ex was like choosing to swim with sharks - exciting but potentially fatal.”
“The decision seemed risky at the time, but in retrospect, it led to great success.”
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