🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

더 나은 형편의

Pronunciation / Transliteration: deo na-eun hyeongpyeon-ui

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Better-off/ˈbɛt.ər ɒf/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"우리는 이전보다 더 나은 형편이다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    In a more advantageous, prosperous, or desirable situation than before or than someone else.

    "She would be much better-off accepting the new job offer in the city."
  2. 2

    Financially improved or wealthier relative to a previous condition.

    "Most families are better-off today than they were a decade ago."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the comparative form of the adjective 'good' combined with the adverb 'off', originating from Middle English roots. The pairing evolved in the early modern period to signify a state of enhanced fortune, improved financial standing, or superior general circumstances compared to a previous state or alternative.

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