contend with (컨**텐**드 위드) — to deal with or struggle against (a difficulty or unpleasant situation)
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to deal with or struggle against (a difficulty or unpleasant situation)
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtend wɪð/
Korean meaning: ~와 씨름하다, ~에 대처하다, ~와 맞서다
Korean pronunciation: 컨**텐**드 위드
Example Sentences
- Modern parents have to contend with their kids being addicted to smartphones.
- The company must contend with rising costs and fierce competition.
- He had to contend with his mother-in-law's cooking advice every holiday.
contend with
VERB//kənˈtend wɪð//
to deal with or struggle against (a difficulty or unpleasant situation)
~와 씨름하다, ~에 대처하다, ~와 맞서다
Defend the pass, extend your guard - contend with danger, standing hard!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'contendere'에서 유래했으며, 'com-(함께)' + 'tendere(늘이다, 노력하다)'의 조합으로 '함께 힘을 다해 맞서다'라는 의미를 담고 있습니다.
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📝Examples
“Modern parents have to contend with their kids being addicted to smartphones.”
“The company must contend with rising costs and fierce competition.”
“He had to contend with his mother-in-law's cooking advice every holiday.”
“Athletes must contend with both physical and mental pressure during competitions.”
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