대립
A state of opposition or conflict between two or more parties, ideas, or forces. It describes a situation where different interests or viewpoints clash.
Examples
3 of 5두 국가 사이의 정치적 대립이 전쟁으로 이어졌다.
The political opposition between the two countries led to war.
본 논문은 두 학파의 이론적 대립을 분석한다.
This paper analyzes the theoretical opposition between the two schools of thought.
우리는 사소한 문제로 대립할 필요가 없다.
We don't need to clash over trivial matters.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Dae (facing) + Rip (standing) = Standing facing each other in opposition.
Quick Quiz
이번 회의에서 부서 간의 의견 ____이 예상보다 컸다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 대립
Examples
두 국가 사이의 정치적 대립이 전쟁으로 이어졌다.
formalThe political opposition between the two countries led to war.
본 논문은 두 학파의 이론적 대립을 분석한다.
academicThis paper analyzes the theoretical opposition between the two schools of thought.
우리는 사소한 문제로 대립할 필요가 없다.
informalWe don't need to clash over trivial matters.
노사 간의 대립을 해결하기 위한 협상이 진행 중이다.
businessNegotiations are underway to resolve the conflict between labor and management.
개인과 사회의 가치관 대립은 흔한 현상이다.
everydayConflict between individual and social values is a common phenomenon.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
대립 관계
oppositional relationship
대립각을 세우다
to take a stand against
이념적 대립
ideological conflict
Often Confused With
갈등 is a general emotional or situational conflict; 대립 is a more formal, structural opposition of stances.
Usage Notes
Used frequently in IELTS to describe opposing viewpoints on social issues.
Common Mistakes
Often confused with '반대' (opposite/against), but '대립' implies a two-sided structural conflict.
Memory Tip
Dae (facing) + Rip (standing) = Standing facing each other in opposition.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 對立 (face/opposite + stand).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 회의에서 부서 간의 의견 ____이 예상보다 컸다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 대립
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
분석하다
B2To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure. In an academic context, it refers to breaking down complex information into smaller parts to interpret data or theories.
영향
B2The power or effect that something has on another person, thing, or situation. It is a core concept in academic writing when discussing cause and effect.
현상
B2A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. Used frequently to describe social or natural occurrences.
주장하다
B2To state strongly that something is true, especially when others might disagree. This is a fundamental verb for reporting opinions in academic essays.
증가하다
B2To become greater in size, amount, or degree. This is the most common verb used in IELTS Writing Task 1 to describe upward trends in graphs.
감소하다
B2To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.
관점
B2A particular way of considering or evaluating something; a perspective. It is used to present different angles of an argument.
결과
B2A thing that is caused or produced by something else; an outcome. Crucial for discussing findings in research or the effects of social issues.
중요성
B2The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.
해결책
B2A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.
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